ENGINE UNIT Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; engines. SUBSTANCE: engine unit has air injection diesel engine whose exhaust manifold is placed in communication with heating head of Stirling engine. Stirling engine is made in form of free-piston engine-compressor and is connected by pipelines with receiver and further on with pneumatic nozzles of air injection diesel engine and other compressed air consumers Use of compressor set into operation by Stirling engine permits utilization of heat of exhaust gases cutting down useful power losses for driving the compressor. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 2 dwg