Propulsion

Jeff Rhoads and Terry Ballinger

MST @ MSU 2006

What is Propulsion?

What is Propulsion?

The science of propelling (pushing) an object forward

What is Propulsion?

The science of propelling (pushing) an object forward Fuel Mechanical Motion

The Process

Propulsion Systems
Internal Combustion Engines Steam Engines Electric Motors Nuclear Propulsion Jet Propulsion

Propulsion Systems
Internal Combustion Engines Steam Engines Electric Motors Nuclear Propulsion Jet Propulsion

Most relevant to todays activity.

Internal Combustion Engines

Internal Combustion Engines

How it Works

Steam Engines

Steam Engines

How it Works

Nuclear Propulsion

How it Works

Nuclear Propulsion

Jet Propulsion

Involves the acceleration of a fluid through (from) an engine

What does this do?

Jet Propulsion

Involves the acceleration of a fluid through (from) an engine

Produces Thrust

Jet Propulsion
Combustion Oxygen Thrust Fuel

Rocket Engine
(Outer Space)

Jet Propulsion
Oxygen Combustion Oxygen Fuel Combustion

Thrust

Fuel

Turbojet
(High Altitudes)

Cool Movies

Cool Movies

Jet Blast

Cool Movies

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Rocket Launch

Todays Activity

Todays Activity
CO2 Propelled Boat
Objective
Create a CO2 propelled boat that travels the greatest distance in the minimum amount of time.

Materials
Other Materials

Baking soda Vinegar Clear plastic tape Pennies Graduated cylinders Exact-o Knifes

Todays Activity
CO2 Propelled Boat
Objective
Create a CO2 propelled boat that travels the greatest distance in the minimum amount of time.

Fuel

Mechanical Motion

Propulsion

Todays Activity
CO2 Propelled Boat
Objective
Create a CO2 propelled boat that travels the greatest distance in the minimum amount of time. Baking Soda and Vinegar

Fuel

Mechanical Motion

Propulsion

The Combustion Process

Baking Stuff that Other Vinegar Fizz Soda Smells Stuff

The Combustion Process

Baking Stuff that Other Vinegar Fizz Soda Smells Stuff
Sodium Bicarbonate

Acetic Acid

Carbon Dioxide

Other Stuff

The Combustion Process

Baking Stuff that Other Vinegar Fizz Soda Smells Stuff
Sodium Bicarbonate

Acetic Acid

Carbon Dioxide

Other Stuff

NaHCO3 CH 3COOH CO2 H 2O NaCH 3COO

Design Considerations

Best ratio of baking soda to vinegar

(How can you systematically optimize it?)

Method to seal the reaction chamber without mixing the baking soda and vinegar Size/placement of exhaust hole(s) for CO2 to escape Appropriate weight and its distribution