Re: [AMC-List] What's it from/for Metropolitin swap???!!!

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

On the contrary, turbines are like steam engines, lots of torque and it starts
at zero rpm.
 http://www.motortrend.com/classic/features/c12_0603_1964_chrysler_turbine_car/specifications.html

Ken

Quoting farna@xxxxxxx:

> Tom, that would be APU (auxilliary power unit). They are used in aircraft
> (including larger helicopters) to provide starting power and ground power in
> remote locations or for short periods. I've seen a few. They produce hp at

> very high rpm as Andrew pointed out -- no useable torque, and a very narrow
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> power band. I think his electric idea has merit, but I think you'd still need
> a battery to control the power between the gen and motor -- or a very large
> variable resistance to dump excess power! On second thought, there should be
> an electrical way to vary generator output without varying engine speed
> much... multiple tap generator (I'm thinking something similar to a multi-tap
> transformer, like an old welder my brother has...)? Okay, I'm showing my
> limited knowledge of electrical stuff!! That's your area Tom!! 
> 



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