Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Back to surface propulsion (generators)

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> How difficult a normal engine is to crank would have to do with the compression ration or how much pressure is built up in the combustion chamber. When you compress the air in a diesel engine, the compression produces heat. When the cold diesel fuel is injected into the hot (or warm) cylinder it causes spontaneous combustion.
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D: Hmm. would hafta seal engine away form crew if using multiple ATMs. Or use electric. 
? any thots on use of injected inert gas into battery compartment to address h2 buildup/ maybe add Atm's, 'n prevent o2?
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likely ditto for anybody trying to work with fuel cells or compressed h2...