Simpler design eliminating camshafts, cams, and mechanical springs should improve reliability of hydrazine powered reciprocating engines. Valve is expected to improve efficiency, and reduce weight of engines in range up to 50 horsepower.
Simpler valve for reciprocating engines
NASA Tech Briefs ; 3 , 2
1978-10-01
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