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Originally Posted by Ryland
Forced induction engines are not even close to 100% efficient, more like 30% while a standard gasoline engine is around 23% sometimes as high as 25% but that jump from 25% to 30% is a big jump! like a 20% increase.
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Student,
I might not be quite as generous as Ryland is, in his estimation of the efficiency of the engine, but pretty close. Otherwise, I agree with Ryland's analysis, including the exhaust heat recovery. The exhaust heat recovery, if it includes condensing the water vapor, will be boosted an extra 15%.
Here's a link you both might enjoy:
Forsiden - Green Carbon
-AC_Hacker