摘要 |
Stable isotopes capable of forming fusion products with protons released during fuel combustion are added to a conventional hydrocarbon fuel material. A fuel for an internal combustion engine (6) or turbine comprises a conventional hydrocarbon material to which stable isotopes are added. Some of these isotope atoms or ions fuse with protons which are temporarily released during the explosive expansion of the fuel at the point of ignition. The mass defects of these fusion products generate additional energy to that released during the combustion process. |