The X-Engine technology used in the XTS-210 is a direct drive rotary approach that can be viewed as an "inverted" Wankel engine. It has a trochoidal rotor with a three-lobed housing, but it utilizes a ...

This video provides an in-depth analysis of the liquid piston engine and compares it to traditional piston engines and Wankel ...

A study published in Physical Review Letters (PRL) details a "Gambling Carnot Engine" that researchers report can attain 100% efficiency while also improving power generation. The researchers present ...

Stochastic thermodynamics is an emerging area of physics aimed at better understanding and interpreting thermodynamic concepts away from equilibrium. Over the past few years, findings in these fields ...

Breaking time-reversal symmetry in a thermoelectric device affects its efficiency in unexpected ways. Thermodynamic engines convert heat into useful work. Testing the optimal efficiency of these ...

The U.S Air Force's Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program is targeting full prototype completion by 2031 and ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Scientists created an engine made of only silica particles suspended an electric field, and cranked temperatures up high enough to rival the Sun’s ...

Abstract: The aviation industry is undergoing significant improvements in aircraft efficiency, driven by technological innovation and evolving performance demands. In this lecture, we will explore the ...