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

2

3

4

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