International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 11 Issue: 06 | Jun 2024
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Air Compressed Engine Lightson Immanuel1, Mayur Sharma2, Ameer Hamza3, K Rajshekhar4, Vishal Sharma5, Prof. Vivek Narain6 12345(UG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BBDITM Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India)
6(Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BBDITM Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India)
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Abstract - This paper explores the potential of pneumatic
to blow up a balloon. The elastic skin of the balloon holds the air firmly inside, but the moment you use a pin to create a hole in the balloon's surface, the air expands outward with so much energy that the balloon bursts. Squeezing a gas into a small space is a way to stash energy. When the gas expands again, that energy is released to do work. That's the fundamental principle behind what makes an air freighter. Some types rely on pistons and cylinders, others use whirligigs. Many compressed air engines enhance their performance by warming the incoming air, or the engine itself. Some took this a stage further and ignited fuel in the cylinder or whirligig, forming a type of inner combustion engine.
Moreover, the integration of compressed air propulsion into hybrid systems, such as battery electric propulsion and fuel tanks, introduces Hybrid-Pneumatic Electric Propulsion. This hybridization optimizes energy utilization, enhancing overall efficiency while reducing reliance on conventional fuels. Furthermore, the synergy with regenerative braking enhances energy recovery, minimizing waste and bolstering sustainability efforts. As such, the combination of compressed air technology and hybrid propulsion holds immense potential for revolutionizing transportation paradigms, offering a pathway towards cleaner, more efficient mobility solutions.
One manufacturer claims to have devised an engine that is 90 percent efficient. Compressed air propulsion may also be integrated in mixed systems, e.g., battery electric propulsion and fuel tanks to refill the batteries. This sort of system is termed hybrid-pneumatic electric propulsion.
actuators utilizing compressed air to transform energy, presenting an innovative approach to eco-conscious propulsion. The Air Driven Engine emerges as a sustainable alternative, operating solely on compressed air expansion to propel engine pistons. By harnessing Compressed Air Technology, this engine bypasses the need for fuel-air combustion, offering a clean energy solution. Compressing ambient air within a cylinder stores inherent energy, which upon release drives pistons to perform mechanical work. This process underscores the simplicity and efficiency of Compressed Air Technology, providing a versatile platform for various applications.
2. WORKING PRINCIPLE The working of this project “Air Compressed Engine” is based on the principle of conversion of potential energy stored in compressed air into mechanical energy through controlled expansion. In the initial stage of air compression, ambient air undergoes compression using a batterypowered compressor, with the battery being recharged by a solar panel, tapping into solar energy. The compressed air is then stored in an air tank or reservoir. Moving on to the air admission stage, the compressed air is drawn from the air tank into a pneumatic cylinder through an inlet valve. This pneumatic cylinder is linked to a chain drive, further connected to the wheel. During the power stroke, as the compressed air enters the cylinder via port A, the piston extends outward, generating force. This force is then transmitted through the chain drive, inducing rotation of the wheel. Subsequently, in the exhaust stroke phase, following the power stroke, the compressed air enters port B of the cylinder, prompting the piston to revert to its initial position, expelling the expanded air via an exhaust valve. This continuous cycle of air admission, power stroke, and exhaust stroke ensues repetitively, ensuring uninterrupted rotation of the wheel.
Key Words: Air Compressed Engine, Air Compressor, Solar Panel, Pneumatic Piston, Pressure Regulator
1. INTRODUCTION A compressed gas engine is a pneumatic gadget that generates useful motion by expanding compressed air. A squeezed-air vehicle is powered by an air engine, utilizing compressed air, which is kept in a container. Rather than blending fuel with air and burning it in the engine to drive pistons with hot expanding gases, squeezed air vehicles (CAV) utilize the expansion of compressed air to drive their pistons. They have appeared in many shapes over the past two centuries, extending in size from hand held turbines up to several hundred horsepower. For instance, the first mechanically-operated submarine, the 1863 Plongeur, utilized a squeezed air engine. The laws of physics dictate that uncontained gases will fill any given space. The simplest way to witness this in action is
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