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

[Listerdiesel]

On 03/09/2008, Elden DuRand <edurand at mchsi.com> 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

It depends a lot on which country. I believe that Mirrlees Bickerton &
Day made the first in the UK and 3rd in total, a look at Lyle Cummins'
books, "Internal Fire" and "Diesel's Engine" would probably elicit
more information.

I have both books here, but I am right in the thick of updating the
websites with the Portland pictures etc and don't want to break away
at the moment.

Peter
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