Heat Transfer From An Internal Combustion (Otto-Cycle) Engine On The Surface Of Mars

O. Gwynne. (1992), JBIS, 45, pp.211-214

Refcode: 1992.45.211

Abstract:

To explore the planet, people will not only have to travel to Mars but they will also have to travel around on the surface of the planet. We traverse Earth primarily by taking advantage of the power or chemical engines. Architectures for the exploration of Mars have included the production of chemical fuels that could be used for such things as rovers on Mars. There are two major differences between engines for use on Earth and Mars: first is the need to provide an oxidant on Mars in addition to fuel and second is the need to provide different methods of dumping waste heat.