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  1. JasonS

    Definition of "multi-fuel"

    I haven't been able to find numbers for the LDT. I woudl be surprised if they were much different. The 5.9 cummins is a very fair comparison as the peak torque occurs at the same speed (2000 rpm) and peak horsepower is within 100 rpm.
  2. JasonS

    Definition of "multi-fuel"

    5.9 Cummins with VP44 0.334 BSFC minimum at 2000 RPM, for an efficiency of 41.2% 0.365 BSFC at maximum horsepower, for an efficiency of 37.7%
  3. JasonS

    Definition of "multi-fuel"

    Found this with a quick search: 8V92: 0.345 BSFC minimum at 1700 RPM, for an efficiency of roughly 39.8%. 0.355 BSFC at rated horsepower, for an efficiency of roughly 38.7%. Series-60: 0.311 BSFC minimum at 1550 RPM, for an efficiency of roughly 44.2%. 0.315 BSFC at rated horsepower, for...
  4. JasonS

    Definition of "multi-fuel"

    If you read the text books on engine design, the ONE factor enabling multifuel-ability is high compression ratio. There have been other multifuel engines which have neither a fuel density compensator nor the MAN combustion chamber design. That said, having really high compression ratio causes...
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