Zero Displacement Engine - Potential?

[Head in the clouds]

The Zero Displacement Engine

 

Recently I was honoured to have been appraised of the development and impending trials of a fascinating new type of engine that might just be what we've all been waiting for, and which might completely revolutionise aviation. Here is the preliminary documentation that was supplied to me -

 

Introduction

 

Dating back to Leonardi da Vinci, and beyond, there have been many dreamers pre-occupied with thoughts of motive power provided through mechanical means, with all kinds of fuel proposed and with varying rates of consumption.

 

When thoughts of powered manned flight were contemplated at various times over the past few centuries, the vexed question of a means of providing the required power always became the classic stumbling block.

 

In attempting to fully understand the underlying concept of the Zero Displacement Engine, the reader will need to grasp the fundamentals of the conceptual relationship between Zero and Infinity. Firstly, our man-made methods of mathematical evaluation are too crude to effectively embrace the required conceptual visualization, so your writer will lead the reader nicely and gently according to the following paragraphs.

 

No amount of addition or subtraction of the quantifiable data will affect the relationship of those data in respect of a Zero-point or Infinity-point. Yet we accept the axiom that by adding to something it is increased toward Infinity, and conversely, by subtracting from that same something it is decreased toward Zero, but by an unquantifiable measurement in terms of either Zero or Infinity.

 

The more pragmatic of our readers will immediately condemn the above statement by reference to a tape measure but for the moment please indulge this.

 

Now we introduce the pivotal factor, Unity. Unity is mid-way between Zero and Infinity and is best defined according to our crude man-made methods of mathematical evaluation, as the Arithmetic Fulcrum. If you divide Unity, the man-made numeral One, by a very large man-made number, you get a very small number which is getting closer to Zero as the denominator gets closer to Infinity.

 

This is now the philosophical overview - if you divide Unity by Unity the answer is Unity. If you multiply Unity by Unity the answer is still Unity, very neat, no problems there. Now you divide Unity by Zero the answer is Infinity, then in dividing Unity by Infinity the answer is Zero. Finally, in multiplying Zero by Infinity you get Unity, the numeral One.

 

The Story

 

One worker in engine technology has proposed a simple single-cylinder engine in which the crank-pin is concentric with the crank-shaft, thus producing its maximum power at infinite rpm and with no vibration. This novel idea could be viewed by some skeptics as having little practical application regardless that it should be very quiet in operation.

 

Another benefit claimed by the inventor is that, in an aircraft configuration, by fitting an airscrew of zero diameter and infinite pitch, very high thrust could be produced at any airspeed. With a suitable airframe speeds of many times the speed of sound would be easily attained.

 

Further development work would comprise moving the crank-pin slightly off-centre in such a way that the engine has a negative stroke. Although there would obviously be some sacrifice of power available, because the engine would be producing its rotation negatively, it would create fuel rather than consuming it. The engine would therefore require no carburetor and no provision for cooling or lubrication, since all friction would be negative.

 

The greatest advantage of the negative rotation would be the use of the more efficient pusher style of airscrew, but mounted in front, where most pilots like to see them.

 

More information on this exciting concept will be made available as trials progress.

 

 

[old man emu]

" dividing Unity by Infinity the answer is Zero. Finally, in multiplying Zero by Infinity you get Unity, the numeral One." - The flaw in your otherwise flawless argument.

 

Hmmm ....... 1/4/13

 

And I read it before mid-day.

 

OME

 

 

[facthunter]

I want what they're having. Nev

 

 

[bexrbetter]

Is it turbocharged?

 

 

[fly_tornado]

I just want one

 

 

[damkia]

How does it compare with the infinite impossibility drive? This too allows travel instantaneously to any part of the galaxy - No plane needed, only a cup of strong tea...

 

 

[cooperplace]

The Zero Displacement Engine

Recently I was honoured to have been appraised of the development and impending trials of a fascinating new type of engine that might just be what we've all been waiting for, and which might completely revolutionise aviation. Here is the preliminary documentation that was supplied to me -

 

Introduction

 

Dating back to Leonardi da Vinci, and beyond, there have been many dreamers pre-occupied with thoughts of motive power provided through mechanical means, with all kinds of fuel proposed and with varying rates of consumption.

 

When thoughts of powered manned flight were contemplated at various times over the past few centuries, the vexed question of a means of providing the required power always became the classic stumbling block.

 

In attempting to fully understand the underlying concept of the Zero Displacement Engine, the reader will need to grasp the fundamentals of the conceptual relationship between Zero and Infinity. Firstly, our man-made methods of mathematical evaluation are too crude to effectively embrace the required conceptual visualization, so your writer will lead the reader nicely and gently according to the following paragraphs.

 

No amount of addition or subtraction of the quantifiable data will affect the relationship of those data in respect of a Zero-point or Infinity-point. Yet we accept the axiom that by adding to something it is increased toward Infinity, and conversely, by subtracting from that same something it is decreased toward Zero, but by an unquantifiable measurement in terms of either Zero or Infinity.

 

The more pragmatic of our readers will immediately condemn the above statement by reference to a tape measure but for the moment please indulge this.

 

Now we introduce the pivotal factor, Unity. Unity is mid-way between Zero and Infinity and is best defined according to our crude man-made methods of mathematical evaluation, as the Arithmetic Fulcrum. If you divide Unity, the man-made numeral One, by a very large man-made number, you get a very small number which is getting closer to Zero as the denominator gets closer to Infinity.

 

This is now the philosophical overview - if you divide Unity by Unity the answer is Unity. If you multiply Unity by Unity the answer is still Unity, very neat, no problems there. Now you divide Unity by Zero the answer is Infinity, then in dividing Unity by Infinity the answer is Zero. Finally, in multiplying Zero by Infinity you get Unity, the numeral One.

 

The Story

 

One worker in engine technology has proposed a simple single-cylinder engine in which the crank-pin is concentric with the crank-shaft, thus producing its maximum power at infinite rpm and with no vibration. This novel idea could be viewed by some skeptics as having little practical application regardless that it should be very quiet in operation.

 

Another benefit claimed by the inventor is that, in an aircraft configuration, by fitting an airscrew of zero diameter and infinite pitch, very high thrust could be produced at any airspeed. With a suitable airframe speeds of many times the speed of sound would be easily attained.

 

Further development work would comprise moving the crank-pin slightly off-centre in such a way that the engine has a negative stroke. Although there would obviously be some sacrifice of power available, because the engine would be producing its rotation negatively, it would create fuel rather than consuming it. The engine would therefore require no carburetor and no provision for cooling or lubrication, since all friction would be negative.

 

The greatest advantage of the negative rotation would be the use of the more efficient pusher style of airscrew, but mounted in front, where most pilots like to see them.

 

More information on this exciting concept will be made available as trials progress.

The Zero Displacement Engine

Recently I was honoured to have been appraised of the development and impending trials of a fascinating new type of engine that might just be what we've all been waiting for, and which might completely revolutionise aviation. Here is the preliminary documentation that was supplied to me -

 

Introduction

 

Dating back to Leonardi da Vinci, and beyond, there have been many dreamers pre-occupied with thoughts of motive power provided through mechanical means, with all kinds of fuel proposed and with varying rates of consumption.

 

When thoughts of powered manned flight were contemplated at various times over the past few centuries, the vexed question of a means of providing the required power always became the classic stumbling block.

 

In attempting to fully understand the underlying concept of the Zero Displacement Engine, the reader will need to grasp the fundamentals of the conceptual relationship between Zero and Infinity. Firstly, our man-made methods of mathematical evaluation are too crude to effectively embrace the required conceptual visualization, so your writer will lead the reader nicely and gently according to the following paragraphs.

 

No amount of addition or subtraction of the quantifiable data will affect the relationship of those data in respect of a Zero-point or Infinity-point. Yet we accept the axiom that by adding to something it is increased toward Infinity, and conversely, by subtracting from that same something it is decreased toward Zero, but by an unquantifiable measurement in terms of either Zero or Infinity.

 

The more pragmatic of our readers will immediately condemn the above statement by reference to a tape measure but for the moment please indulge this.

 

Now we introduce the pivotal factor, Unity. Unity is mid-way between Zero and Infinity and is best defined according to our crude man-made methods of mathematical evaluation, as the Arithmetic Fulcrum. If you divide Unity, the man-made numeral One, by a very large man-made number, you get a very small number which is getting closer to Zero as the denominator gets closer to Infinity.

 

This is now the philosophical overview - if you divide Unity by Unity the answer is Unity. If you multiply Unity by Unity the answer is still Unity, very neat, no problems there. Now you divide Unity by Zero the answer is Infinity, then in dividing Unity by Infinity the answer is Zero. Finally, in multiplying Zero by Infinity you get Unity, the numeral One.

 

The Story

 

One worker in engine technology has proposed a simple single-cylinder engine in which the crank-pin is concentric with the crank-shaft, thus producing its maximum power at infinite rpm and with no vibration. This novel idea could be viewed by some skeptics as having little practical application regardless that it should be very quiet in operation.

 

Another benefit claimed by the inventor is that, in an aircraft configuration, by fitting an airscrew of zero diameter and infinite pitch, very high thrust could be produced at any airspeed. With a suitable airframe speeds of many times the speed of sound would be easily attained.

 

Further development work would comprise moving the crank-pin slightly off-centre in such a way that the engine has a negative stroke. Although there would obviously be some sacrifice of power available, because the engine would be producing its rotation negatively, it would create fuel rather than consuming it. The engine would therefore require no carburetor and no provision for cooling or lubrication, since all friction would be negative.

 

The greatest advantage of the negative rotation would be the use of the more efficient pusher style of airscrew, but mounted in front, where most pilots like to see them.

 

More information on this exciting concept will be made available as trials progress.

could this be used for time travel?

 

 

[cscotthendry]

All very well and good, but it only works on one day of the year unity of April...

 

(unity is halfway between zero and infinity???) LOL More like halfway between zero and two.

 

Sorry HITC, you'll have to do a LOT better than that to suck us in.

 

 

[Yenn]

Today is the day, but you will have to go West to beat the mid day deadline.

 

 

[Head in the clouds]

Sorry HITC, you'll have to do a LOT better than that to suck us in.

Ah well, that's coz ya can't trick the smarties in the great land of Oz. Mind you this was the response from one of your countrymen, a qualified aeronautical engineer no less, when I posted the same yarn for April Fools last year on a US site -

 

ok, I'll bite. Please reply with the horsepower of your engine using the proper formula. Also, calculate the torque while your at it. Once you do that you will realize that your engine also produces zero torque and zero horsepower. Of course you could plug in infinity for the rpm as you profess and get any horsepower you want.

 

Seriously, you mock us that actually took the time to earn an engineering degree with these parlor tricks of math. You're the one that is closed minded - to the reality of physics.

 

And this - from a very likeable man with a great sense of humour, ought to be an honorary Aussie in fact -

 

Now I see where I went wrong on my zero displacement engine.

 

I've been using unity for the stroke and zero for the bore. This was based on the premise that long stroke engines are better for aircraft use. Besides the extreme restriction of the flow past the valves due to the zero bore, I was having difficulty finding an airframe for the matching infinite diameter, zero chord, prop.

 

++++++++++++++++++

 

A pure and an applied mathematician are asked to calculate 2 * 2.

 

The applied mathematician's solution:

 

We have

 

2 * 2 = 2 *1/(1-1/2).

 

The second factor on the right hand side has a geometric series expansion 1/(1-1/2) = 1 + 1/2 +1/4 + 1/8 + ....

 

Cutting off the series after the second term yields the approximate solution 2 * 2 = 2 *(1 +1/2) = 3.

 

The pure mathematician's solution: We have

 

2 * 2 = (-2) *1/(1-3/2).

 

The second factor on the right hand side has a geometric series expansion 1/(1-3/2) = 1 + 3/2 +9/4 + 27/8 + ...,

 

which diverges.

 

Hence, the solution to 2 * 2 does not exist.

 

 

 

[Bruce Tuncks]

I beat this years ago, when I proposed a bike with a big back wheel and a small front wheel, so it went downhill all the time.

 

This would make it real easy to push.

 

The problem would be to get good enough brakes.

 

Bruce

 

 

[Sloper]

could this be used for time travel?

No you need a flux capacitor for that.

 

regards Bruce

 

 

[bexrbetter]

could this be used for time travel?

Well looking at your post apparently you already did

 

 

[turboplanner]

...Or is he permanently locked on April 1 forever???????

 

 

[damkia]

We do have a perpetual motion machine in our house....

 

 

 

[Pilot Pete]

I've heard about these zero displacement engines. They are used when you want to get "nowhere fast"

 

 

[Pilot Pete]

Here is a prop mounted on a Zero Displacement Engine.