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Pressurized Air Vehicle

Pressurized Air Vehicle. Engine Conversion from Gasoline to Compressed A ir. Project Goals. Gasoline to compressed air Drivable, proof-of-concept car 5-10 minutes 10-15 mph Three groups: engine modification, vehicle integration, testing and analysis. Introduction. Greenhouse Gasses

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Pressurized Air Vehicle

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  1. Pressurized Air Vehicle Engine Conversion from Gasoline to Compressed Air

  2. Project Goals • Gasoline to compressed air • Drivable, proof-of-concept car • 5-10 minutes • 10-15 mph • Three groups: engine modification, vehicle integration, testing and analysis

  3. Introduction • Greenhouse Gasses • Fuel Efficiency Standards • Alternatives to Fossil Fuels • Pressurized Air Cars

  4. Gasoline Engine Basics • Internal Combustion • Otto Cycle/Four Stoke Engine • http://www.animatedengines.com/otto.html

  5. Compressed Air Engine Basics • Components • Tank, Regulator, Throttle • Differences from internal combustion engine • Timing • Compressed air cycle

  6. Efficiencies of Other Vehicles • Internal Combustion • PHEV, EV • Compressed Air

  7. Engine and Chassis Choice • Four Stroke VS Two Stroke • Golf cart, go-kart, building, mini Baja

  8. Engine Modification Methods • Make new timing gears • Sprockets • Welding • CNC lobes

  9. Pressure Thermodynamic Theory Methods 2 Pinlet • Two thermodynamic models • Air consumption model 1 3 4 Pamb TDC BDC Volume

  10. Vehicle Integration Methods • Tanks • Airlines • Throttle Valve • Manifold

  11. Discussion and Results • Purpose • Results • Challenges

  12. Gantt Chart

  13. Questions?

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