That said, I look at such a ship and have to ask myself, what about the extra weight of the cylinders and how they mount to the ship? They have to be externally powered -- so is that like driving an IC car while the alternator charges a battery, so that the battery can assist with propulsion? What about the added wind resistance? Weight? Cost?
Again, I've never heard of these before. I would guess there must be "something" to it, as this technology was invented back in 1924. ...On the other hand, even the creator of this technology ended up abandoning it.
Guess I'm on the fence on this one.
As far as the comment about why the switch to petroleum over wood, that's simple -- MONEY! One could get oil from land, convert that oil to numerous different products, and transport it fairly easily. With wood, there were limited uses with more competition. So there was more money to be made in oil for those who wanted to invest in oil.
These days, a base crude oil can be obtained from most any material via multiple methods. Can even recapture oils from most trash that goes to a landfill. Problem is, it costs more at this time than what the market can profit by. Still, lots of promise here as well -- but not as a "replacement" for petroleum.
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