Introducing our Low Friction System

Low Emission Internal Combustion Engines Explained

LF technology is designed to reduce the friction between the piston rings and piston skirt with the cylinder wall.  This is done by adding stabilizer bars to keep the piston from trying to turn in the cylinder.  Ideally the piston skirt will never touch the cylinder wall and the piston rings will travel smoothly over the honing in the cylinder wall.

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Where does an engine lose energy?

We increase engine efficiency to achieve environmental emissions reduction

30%

drive shaft

 30%

exhaust

30%

cooling

10%

radiated

airplane engine

Introducing Our Low Friction System

Revolutionizing environmental emissions reduction

Our low friction system combines the piston, stabilizer bars, collar and connecting rods to form a low emissions internal combustion engine. By combining these elements into one connected unit, we reduce the friction created in the engine. Because of their adaptable design, the LF system could be a direct replacement for any engine. Likewise, any if could be incorporated in any new engine design coming to market.

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Objectives for Low Emission Internal Combustion Engines

INCREASE EFFICIENCY

Increase the efficiency of gasoline engines by at least 15%, from 30% to 45%.

NO COST

INCREASE

Reduce friction of piston rings and piston skirt without increasing cost.

REDUCE CARBON

EMISSIONS

Reduces gasoline consumption and environmental emission reduction by a third

EASY

INSTALLATION

Our design is so simple that anyone can install it with minimal direction.

RETROFIT EXISTING

PISTONS

The new low friction design can replace any existing piston to transform any engine.

REDUCE HEIGHT

AND WEIGHT

We will reduce piston height and weight without increasing cost.

Environmental Emissions Reduction

Making internal combustion engines more efficient

Internal Combustion Engines are known to have low efficiencies. Because only 30% goes to the driveshaft, we should start with the biggest energy losses first. The biggest loss is the friction of the piston rings and piston skirt, followed by the energy required to operate the valve system, closely followed by the pumping losses, and then the water pump, oil pump, crankshaft, etc.


About half of all the friction is in the pistons and rings. If we could reduce that friction by half, we would get a 45%/30%/15%/10% engine.

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Addressing Energy Losses while Reducing Environmental Impact

Our low emission internal combustion engine eliminates the "tilting" of the pistons so the skirts never touch the cylinder walls and the rings can't bite into the cylinder wall. We will add stabilizer bars to the piston and eliminate the piston skirt. This will reduce friction while maintaining or reducing the piston weight. This not only increases fuel efficiency, but also has an environmental emissions reduction effect of nearly one-third.


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ALL FUEL TYPES
ALL ENGINE TYPES

The beauty of the low emissions internal combustion engine is it can be installed universally. Any engine can be retrofitted with our components to instantly create a low emissions internal combustion engine. All fuel types including gasoline, diesel, two stroke, compressors, and even alternative fuels.


In addition, our system will work with any engine design. We see potential to revolutionize the auto industry, but we won't stop there. Our low friction system can be used in motorcycles, airplanes, farm equipment, lawnmowers and much, much more.

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How we do it

Using Low Friction Technology for environmental emissions reduction

Research.

The customer sends the engine block with crankshaft, piston, piston rings, wrist pin, and connecting rod. We then assign a job number to the order.

Design.

We design the new piston to meet the new weight limit established. We then design the new titanium wrist pin, the click in place stabilizer bar collar, the retaining ring for the engine block or the new wet sleeve.

Finalize.

Finally, we design the connecting rod to give the same piston height at the TDC and clear click in place collar.

Order.

We order parts to be manufactured and the engine block to be machined from our suppliers.

Ship.

We receive the parts and do a final quality check to make sure each part is designed perfectly to our specifications. We assembled the kit and ship to the customer.

Categorize.

We disassemble pieces and clean all parts, weigh and measure all except engine block and crankshaft. We get engine specifications for bore and stroke of engine.

Model.

Scan Piston with FARO arm and convert to a solid works model. Compare weights of parts between solid works model and measured parts.

Examine.

Compare weights of parts between solid works model and measured parts. Subtract the weight of the titanium wrist pin and stabilizer bars effective weight (calculated).

Reduce Friction

Reduce Emissions

Piston Angles

Friction Increases with piston angle. When the skirt touches the cylinder wall, the friction increases dramatically.

Oil Ring Friction

The friction of the oil ring is not shown. It is about two thirds of a compression ring for this piston and ring combination.

RMP Increase

As the rpm of the engine increases the skirts contribute more to the friction as can be seen in the third slide

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Lighter Components, Less Waste

Piston Weight Reduction

The lower the piston weight, the less force on the connecting rods and crankshaft. Because force equals one half mass times velocity squared, reducing the weight can allow the engine to run at higher rpms.

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Piston Height Reduction

By reducing the height, we can move the collar up in the cylinder and reduce possible stabilizer bar to connecting rod interference. We use shorter pistons to reduce the height of the cylinder and hence, the height of the cylinder block.

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Piston Cost Reduction

We work to reduce costs for the customer. One way to accomplish this is by eliminating the cost of the oil rings, one compression ring, and the cost of the machining the piston. Less weight means less cost for most pistons.

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PRECISION BALANCE

Designed to maintain the balance of the original engine without rebalancing

When we redesign the engine, the new piston has the added weight of the stabilizer bars. To offset this additional weight, we use titanium wrist pins in place of the original steel wrist pins. This balance must be precise.


The connecting rod is very carefully designed, with extra care given to ensure it is exactly the right size. The stabilizer bar must pass through it, and it must clear the bushing by which the stabilizer bar is retained.

Lowering Cost while Reducing Emissions

The use of all steel pistons will reduce the production cost by one third. In the Ford F150 line, that totals $9 M savings per year. If we extrapolate that to all cars produced in America, it represents significant savings in both dollars and emissions.


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Positive Market Outlook for Sustainable Technology

In the US, there is currently a demand for 15 to 17 million new cars per year. With that in mind, there is a need for 75-100 million low friction pistons for cars and trucks alone. The US diesel market is smaller, but due to emissions standards, the need is even greater. When you add in small engines, such as lawn mowers, and large engines for farm equipment, airplanes, etc, there is an expansive US market alone.


We believe our technology is set to revolutionize the green energy movement. As the most polluted cities in the world are faced with ever tightening emissions standards, we offer a low cost effective way to reduce smog and carbon emissions. If every vehicle in the US used LF Technology, we could reduce the use of oil by 30%, reduce gaseous emissions from vehicles by 30%.  Contact us today to get learn more about our patented low emissions internal combustion engine modifications!

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Mexico ranks 11th in the world in total greenhouse gas emissions. It ranks 3rd in the western hemisphere in automobile production. Because of the strict emission standards on auto usage, Mexico is a target market for our low emissions combustion engine.

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Mexico LF Contribution

We partner with Mexico LF to work with existing agencies

Our vision for Mexico LF is to work with the Mexican and Mexico City governments to pass laws that mandate the use of LF technology to reduce emissions. The new laws would be along the lines of the laws already in force in Mexico City. Automobile and truck companies would be given a certain period of time, such as three years, to convert their engines in new vehicles to LF technology. After this time, they must become certified or lose the right to sell vehicles.


Existing vehicles would be given a period of time, such as ten years, to convert to LF technology or lose the right to be licensed. All engine rebuilders would be given a period of time to convert all rebuilding to LF technology.


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Building a

Better World

Lowering the friction in piston driven equipment will be required in the next 10-20 years will be crucial. It lowers the dependence on foreign oil, reduces emissions, runs cooler, lasts longer, and costs less than existing technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What is Low Precision Combustion's role in environmental emissions reduction?

    Low Precision Combustion's low friction engine is designed with environmental emissions reduction in mind. At each step of the process, we asked where fuel efficiency could be improved which directly leads to environmental emissions reduction. Our patented piston design reduces energy waste caused by friction by 50%. This leads more fuel going directly to driveshaft  output and less fuel being emitted as exhaust. 


    We seek to change the way auto makers look at internal combustion engines. Rather than using alternative fuel sources, we achieve environmental emissions reduction by using traditional fuels more efficiently. Our products are a cost effective way for countries to meet their environmental emissions standards at a low cost. Call us today to learn how we can develop a prototype for your engine! We hope to play a big part in the coming environmental emissions reduction happening on a worldwide scale. 

  • What is a lower emission internal combustion engine?

    Low Precision Combustion set out to examine internal combustion engines and overcome some of the inefficiencies. This led to the development of the lower emission internal combustion engine. The lower emission internal combustion engine is able to take any existing engine and retrofit it with new pistons and piston skirt that reduce friction within the cylinder. This increases fuel efficiency and reduces carbon emissions. The lower emission combustion engine can be created with any engine type and can be used with any fuel types.


    Some lower emission internal combustion engine applications are automobiles, airplanes, lawn mowers, and farm equipment. We work with all manufacturers to create new engines or to retrofit existing engines. Call us today for more information!

  • Who is your target market?

    We desire to have worldwide reach as we work together toward cleaner energy. We have created a low cost solution that can be used in new car manufacturing, as well by governments seeking to retrofit older vehicles in their population.


    In the US, the demand for new cars each year is 15-17 million. We hope to partner with major car manufacturers to reduce their costs and meet emerging emission standards. We have a focus group in Mexico where much of the world's auto manufacturing occurs. By creating a partnership between industry and government, we hope to help them meet their emissions targets and reduce their carbon footprint. 

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