INTRODUCTION

The vehicle uses fluid system instead of the Internal Combustion engine. Will help save the non-renewable sources of energy.
Will aid in reducing the problem of global warming since two wheelers contribute to the problem the most.

Working Methodology

Reciprocating piston of pneumatic cylinder drives the crank shaft. Power system consists of electric motor and pneumatic cylinder.

Electric system helps in overcoming the initial torque to drive the vehicle with load.

Electric motor is active until about 20 km/hr.

Switchover of power to pneumatic cylinder takes place by relay operations. Torque sensor is the transducer. Torque sensor converts the torque acting on the wheel into analog signal.

Analog signals are sent to relays thereby playing an immigrant part in switchover of power from electric motor to pneumatic cylinder.

Pneumatic Cylinder

Piston of pneumatic cylinder made to reciprocate continuously by means of sensors. Sensors (reed switches ) are placed at either end of pneumatic cylinder.

Solenoids and solenoid valve control movement of piston of pneumatic cylinder.

Index Of Pneumatic System

PART NO. 1 PART NAME 4/3 SOLENOID

2,3
4 5 6,7 8

SOLENOID
CYLINDER PISTON REED SWITCHES CONNECTING ROD CRANK SHAFT

Signals are fed to the solenoid valve by sensors. The piston reciprocates based upon the side from the signal is fed from the cylinder to the solenoid valve. The reed switches are of high precision and accuracy thereby giving approximately 450 strokes/min.

Speed And Braking

Speed is regulated by means of metering valve. It meters the flow of air inside the cylinder. Valve can be used to regulate the flow. That is increase as well as decrease.

Braking is used to stop the vehicle at instantaneous hindrances. Is achieved by the metering valve which completely stops the air flow.

Optimal design is achieved by considering the various design parameters.

Design Parameters

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The various design parameters are: Piston Diameter : The piston dia = 25mm Flow Rate From Compressor : The flow rate required from the compressor is 0.25 L/s.

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Power : The power delivered after initial torque is overcome is about 0.89 HP1 HP. Torque : It is the essential parameter T= 3.15 N-m is produced after initial torque is overcome. Speed : The wheel rpm is made proportional to engine rpm. The max speed is about 51 km/hr.

Salient Features
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Pollution free. Light on the pocket. Helps conserve gasoline. Dynamic braking. Reverse rotation capability. Exhaust air sent back to atmosphere.

Conclusion
Even though the vehicle is in its early stages of development, It holds a lot of promise and provides scope for further research.

Now the responsibility is entrusted upon us as engineers of tomorrow to develop the concept and make it feasible so that it reaches the common man and we get a better environment to live in.

References
www.ourworld.compuserve/v-4engines.htm http://www.menet.umn.edu/haichIengine/intro .html http://www.billzilla.org/engother.htm http://www.vok.lth.se/CE/research/HCCI/iH CCIuk.html

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