Engine conversion from gasoline to compressed air.
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PAV: Pressurized Air Vehicle
Engine conversion from gasoline to compressed air
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What is it? Who are we?Gasoline to compressed air
Drivable, proof-of-concept car5-10 mins15-20 mph
Three groups: engine modification, vehicle integration, testing and analysis
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Baja Engine
•2-stroke vs 4-stroke
•Engine size
•Use existing Baja motor
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Chassis SelectionGo-kart and golf cart frames
Building a frame
Baja engine
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Engine Modification GroupEngine pulled apart
Engine model number
Survey of part quality
Decided to weld camshaft to fix timing
Ordered parts
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Vehicle Integration GroupDesigned intake manifold
Want to create car and engine in AutoCAD
Secure air tanks
Ordered parts
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Testing and Analysis GroupCreate P-V diagram to calculate power output
Estimate wheel horsepower, run time, efficiency, etc
Prepare procedures for testing once engine complete
Compare to theory
Pinlet
Pamb
TDC BDC
Pressure
Volume
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