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PAV: Pressurized Air Vehicle
Engine conversion from gasoline to compressed air
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
Baja Engine
•2-stroke vs 4-stroke
•Engine size
•Use existing Baja motor
Chassis SelectionGo-kart and golf cart frames
Building a frame
Baja engine
Engine Modification GroupEngine pulled apart
Engine model number
Survey of part quality
Decided to weld camshaft to fix timing
Ordered parts
Vehicle Integration GroupDesigned intake manifold
Want to create car and engine in AutoCAD
Secure air tanks
Ordered parts
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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