Fw: Franco-Crosti Boiler for Steam Trains

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Norris,

The reference to turbochargers recirculating partially burnt exhaust gas
back through the engine has me puzzled.

Mike Pierry, Jr.


> Railroad friends,
> Wayland sent me this link that his son Dan sent him. Dan is a professional
> railroad employee. The concept made me think about superchargers and
> turbochargers on engines. Various forms of super and turbo chargers were
> used on car, truck, boat and airplane engines! In simple terms I explained
> the differences to my car customers between the two that a supercharger
> forced fresh air through the engine to boost power where as a turbocharger
> recirculated partially burnt exhaust gas back through the engine to be
> burned a second time. I guess it could be argued that both had their
> advantages and disadvantages.
> Check out this video.
> Thanks Wayland!
> Norris
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