The free piston engine combines those of the two stroke diesel and the gas turbine. This documentary, from 1960, recalls the basic principles of the two-stroke engine and the gas turbine and then traces the development of the free piston engine from these two as a machine for producing hot, compressed gas. Witness how this gas propels the turbine blades, ultimately producing efficient and groundbreaking power For more information about Shell’s Historic Film Archive please contact: filmservices@shell.com #Shell #ShellFilmUnit #HistoricFilmArchive #Documentary #History #Engine #Engineering #FreePistonEngine #TwoStroke #2Stroke #GasTurbine #Diesel #DieselEngine #60s --- Shell’s surprising and captivating Historic Film Archive dates from 1934 and covers a rich mix of topics from technology, science and engineering to craftsmanship, motorsport and travelogue. The Shell Film Unit, responsible for the content, was a highly celebrated part of Britain’s Documentary Movement. Key figure...