View Single Post
Aurel Aurel is offline
Free minder
 
Aurel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Middlessex county, MA
Posts: 9,422
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by RWebb View Post
could the electric field induce a charge distribution in the molecule?
Yes, and the stabilization of emulsions relies on polar molecules. So I can understand that an electric field may modify the polarity of molecules, and destablilise emulsions, making a fluid less viscous. And in the engine, it is a gas-air emulsion.

Aurel
__________________
1978 SC Targa, DC15 cams, 9.3:1 cr, backdated heat, sport exhaust https://1978sctarga.car.blog/
2014 Cayenne platinum edition
2008 Benz C300 (wife’s)
2010 Honda Civic LX (daughter’s)
Old 11-30-2008, 03:59 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #7 (permalink)