Climate Change (ABC News)

Release Date: Monday 16th March Australia’s response to climate change must truly baffle outsiders. Why do our leaders pretend that they are leading the world in the battle against global warming? When do environmental risks outweigh economic benefits? Why dig deeper when the rest of the world is looking for alternatives to coal?

ICE Project Introduction

The I.C.E. Project was launched during the March, 2009 meeting gaining strong interest from the members present.

Inaugural – Team Members showing their support for the project.

ice_team

A 13HP engine has been purchased to support the testing and trials over the comming months.

  • Single Cylinder, Forced Air Cooling, 4-Stroke
  • Rated Power (KW/3000rpm):8.3
  • Max. Torque (N. m/2500rpm) : 26.5N
  • Fuel Consumption (g/KW. h): Less than 395ml
  • Oil Consumption (g/KW. h): Less than 6.8ml
  • Min. Stable unloaded speed (100r/min): 1350
  • Speed Fluctuating Ratio: Lower than 10%
  • Noise (Lower than): 104db(A)
  • Bore Stroke : 88 x 64mm
  • Displacement: 389cc
  • Compression Ratio: 8:1
  • Lubricating mode: Splashing
  • Starting Mode: Recoil Start and Electric Starting
  • Engine oil SAE#20, #30
  • Fuel Designation: unleaded
  • Rotation: Anti-clockwise (from output)
  • Valve Clearance: input valve 0.10-0.15mm         output valve 0.15-0.20mm
  • Spark plug clearance: 0.6-0.8mm
  • Igniting Mode: Transistor Electric, Inductive firing
  • Dimension (L*W*H): 405 x 450 x 443mm
  • Net Weight: 31KG
  •  

     

     

    engine_3

    engine_1

    The scope of the project includes but is not limited to:

    ice_project

    * A new project within the forum has been created to allow for comment and contribution.