PROJECT TITLE-DESIGN

&FABRICATION OF
COMPRESSED AIR ENGINE

INTRODUCTION
This project deals with the Compressedair engine which is a pneumatic actuator
that creates useful work by expanding
compressed air.

As the world is hard pressed with the

energy and fuel crises, pollution of all
kinds, any technology that brings out the
solution to this problem considered as a
life saver.

 In one of such new technologies, is the

development of a new engine called as
compressed air engine, which does not
require any of the known fuels like petrol,
diesel, CNG, LPG, etc. this works using
only compressed air.

THE AIR BIKE

HOW DOES IT WORK?
In an ICE, the combustion of the fuel
pushes the pistons down to turn the
crankshaft

In a compressed air engine, the expansion

of the compressed air pushes down the
pistons to turn the crankshaft

WORKING PRINCIPLE

 In our air engine project, instead of

spark plug we are using a special
attachment in which it fits to engine
spark plug port.

A special swing check valve is used in

this type to control the flow of air into
the ENGINE

The check valve is actuated by a rod

which is fitted on ENGINE to open &
close swing check valve

THE ENGINE
MATERIALS USED
2 stroke engine modified

 flow control valve

8mm Flexible POLYESTER BRAIDED
PVC HOSE

swing check valve

Pneumatic pressure gauge 0-7 Bar
Pneumatic Brass fittings
Reducer Male Valve
Reducer Male Valve
Extension Male Valve
10mm Hose Collar Male Valve
10mm Hose Collar Female Valve
,8mm Male Brass Fitting

SWING CHECK VALVE

Swing check valve consists of a flap or
disc of the same diameter as the pipe
bore, which hangs down in the flow path.

With flow in the forwards direction, the

pressure of the fluid forces the disc to
hinge upwards, allowing flow through the
valve.

Reverse flow will cause the disc to shut

against the seat and stop the fluid going
back down the pipe.

 In the absence of flow, the weight of the

flap is responsible for the closure of the
valve.

The whole mechanism is enclosed within

a body, which allows the flap to retract
out of the flow path.

SWING CHECK
VALVE
PNEUMATIC FITTINGS
There are nuts to tighten the tube to the
fittings as in the conventional type of
metallic fittings. The tube is connected to
the fitting by a simple push ensuring leak
proof connection and can be released by
loosening screws and requires only
spanner to connect (or) disconnect the
tube from the fitting.

FITTINGS SPECIFICATION
Body Material

- Brass

Collect/Thread Nipple

- Brass

Seal

- Nitrate Rubber

Fluid Used

- Air

Max. Operating Pressure

- 7 Bar

Tolerance On Od Of The Tubes - 1

Mm

Min. Wall Thickness Of Tubes

- 4 Mm

DESIGN CALCULATION
Max pressure applied

in the cylinder (p)

Area of cylinder (A)

: 7 bar=709.27 KN/m2

: (3.14/4*(D2)
: 1.9635X 10-3m2

Force exerted in the piston (F)

: Pressures applied

X area of cylinder

=1.40 KN

For TVS50 ENGINE max. load

Act on piston

:2KN

(Remaining calculation is same for TVS50 So refer

TVS50 USER MANUAL)

ADVANTAGES
NO EMISSIONS!

 The air released is actually cleaner than

the ambient air because of the filters used
in these systems

Auto lubrication and only needs to be

changed only after 31,000 miles

The tank may be able to be refilled more

often and in less time than batteries can
be recharged, with re-fueling rates
comparable to liquid fuels.

Refueling can be done at home or onboard using an air compressor

APPLICATION
Two wheeler Application

 Four wheeler Applications

Can be used TWO STROKE & FOUR
STROKE ENGINE

Can be used for other gasoline powered

vehicles

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