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> that makes me doubtful about longevity of the engine if the shock wave touches the metal. Sure. But what about the common reciprocating engine style. There's
by jonah 16y ago
> that makes me doubtful about longevity of the engine if the shock wave touches the metal.
Sure. But what about the common reciprocating engine style. There's a lot of mechanical strain with the pistons being yanked back-and-forth 1000s of times/second not to mention the energy lost in counteracting momentum.
- VladRussian 16y agoconsidering the upvote to your comment, there is at least another HN reader who thinks that there are 60K+ rpm reciprocating engines and who don't know what detonation sensor, octane number or cavitation are about... Hope you know your Python better :)
- jonah 16y agoHeh, good catch. Should have said 1000s of times per minute. 60k is 3x the RPM of an F1 motor.