[SEL] First solid-injection Diesel (U.S. and Europe)

[David Rotigel]

According to his website it was ALGORE. (See: save the planet_and make  
me rich at the same time.com)
	Dave



On Sep 3, 2008, at 12:06 PM, Elden DuRand wrote:

> Gang:
>
> Frank and I are doing some research and need to find out who was the  
> first person/company to develop a production solid-injection Diesel  
> engine.  We know that Rudolph Diesel, late in his career, tried to  
> sell the idea in the early 20th Century but it appears no one was  
> interested so he dropped the idea and stuck with air blast system.
>
> If anyone could suggest a book that is in print that would enlighten  
> us, we'd appreciate the information.  If it's NOT in print, we could  
> try to find a copy.  Anybody got any leads?
>
> Also, I'm looking for specifications on Bronz (Hvid) engines with  
> the intention of scaling down the dimensions to make a generic large  
> scale model of one.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Take care - Elden
> edurand at mchsi.com
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/durand
>
>
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