https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201714302149
Design type air engine Di Pietro
Faculty of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, Kielce University of Technology, Al. 1000-PP 7 ; 25 – 314 Kielce ; PL
* Corresponding author: j.zwierzchowski@tu.kielce.pl
Published online: 12 May 2017
The article presents a pneumatic engine constructed by Angelo Di Pietro. 3D solid models of pneumatic engine components were presented therein. A directional valve is a key element of the control system. The valve functions as a camshaft distributing air to particular engine chambers. The construction designed by Angelo Di Pietro is modern and innovative. A pneumatic engine requires low pressure to start rotary movement. With the use of CFD software, the fields of velocity vectors’ distribution were determined. Moreover, the author determined the distribution of pressure values in engine inlet and outlet channels. CFD model studies on engine operation were conducted for chosen stages of operating cycles. On the basis of simulation tests that were conducted, the values of flow rates for the engine were determined. The distribution of pressure values made it possible to evaluate the torque value on the rotating shaft.
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