> I notice that a few plasma ignition experimenters appear to be chasing > after running traditional IC engines on water, given that plasma > sparkplugs do make a heck of a crack when you squirt water vapour past > them. They can chase all they wish. Unless the spark has more energy than is output by the engine they will not catch anything. That said, it may make an interesting "electric motor". Spark produces O2 + H2 which are then burned. Electrical to mechanical converter. Low oddsof being of much use, but fun. R --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .