Research Article

A Study of Performance Output of a Multivane Air Engine Applying Optimal Injection and Vane Angles

Table 2

Modified theoretical power ( ) at  mm,  mm, vane angle ( ) = 45°, injection angle ( ) = 60°,  mm at injection pressure 20–100 psi.

Injection pressure Total modified theoretical power, kW
500 rpm 1000 rpm1500 rpm2000 rpm2500 rpm3000 rpm

1.4 bar (20 psi)0.1510.3030.4540.6060.7570.909
2.7 bar (40 psi)0.3030.5650.7991.0421.2861.529
4.1 bar (60 psi)0.4750.8091.1441.4781.8132.148
5.5 bar (80 psi)0.6361.0621.4891.9152.3412.768
7.0 bar 100 psi)0.7981.3151.8342.3512.8693.387