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How Does the Dearman Engine Work?

Alexander Ross • • 6 min read
How Does the Dearman Engine Work?

The Engine
The Dearman engine draws information from the Industrial Revolution's steam engines – but with a twist. Instead of heating water, causing it to expand and push a piston, the engine heats up liquid nitrogen with air and hot water.

What is a Dearman Engine?

Dearman Engines work on exactly the same principles as a steam engine, except they're powered not by steam (water gas) but by another gas, which, when you first hear about it, seems to make no sense at all. The gas that drives a Dearman Engine is literally thin air.

How does a liquid nitrogen engine work?

Inside the LN2000, liquid nitrogen travels from the storage tank to the heat exchanger. As it expands, air pressure builds. The gas powers pistons connected to a crankshaft in the air motor, which propels the car. ... "Instead of using air to cool water, it uses air to boil liquid nitrogen into nitrogen gas."

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.