The Webster-Heise Valve: A Significant Improvement in the Internal Combustion Engine and Its Fuels? (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Sept. 7, 1982 |
| Report Number |
82-176 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
David M. Lindahl, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
The efficiency of internal combustion engines has long been limitedby the problems associated with fuel preparation and distribution. A newvalve technology has been developed which may reduce or eliminate some ofthose problems. The Webster-Heise valve apparently causes gasoline andother auto fuels to vaporize at low engine temperatures and to mix withincoming air. Preliminary testing suggests potential for major oil conservation,increases in available torque, improvements in fuel economy, andmajor reductions in lead and other additives and in automotive pollutantssuch as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and unburned hydrocarbons. Thevalve also appears to reduce engine octane requirements by 10 to 15 points.Additional testing will be necessary to fully evaluate its potential.
