Air Powered Engine

Air Powered Engine - A better alternative to the conventional fuel engine!

One of the most ecology and economy friendly technologies to have taken birth is that of the air powered engines. We have already heard about solar powered engines that are being looked upon as one of the best remedies to combat the problems of global warming and the sky-rocketing prices of conventional fuels.

The air-powered engine consists of a pneumatic actuator, an apparatus that facilitates the expansion of compressed air, and directs the mechanical energy thus released toward the engine that utilizes it for its various operations. Though the compressed air technology is being newly used to power cars, the technology as such is not all that new. There have been different types of air-powered engines for a long time now.

Air-powered engines vary from the very simple handheld turbines which are used for powering engines with low power requirements to the very sophisticated ones that use pistons and cylinders to generate mechanical energy to the tune of several hundred horsepower. Some of the air powered engines enhance their energy yield further by heating the air that flows in and also by heating up the engine itself. Further, the gases in the engine were burned to create an internal combustion engine.

Air powered engines were used by different types of engines or motors. They are the impact wrenches, pneumatic tools (the devices that have motors powered by air), dental grills, die grinders, common drills, vane type pumps, pistons, and turbines. The air powered engines were used to create artificial torpedoes. But later on these engines were replaced by steam engines and internal combustion engines. Trams, shunters, and locomotives used engines that worked on compressed air technology, but these were later on replaced by the electric engine. Compressed air engines were used to start the main engines of aircrafts.

Nowadays, the air-powered engines are being increasingly considered for powering cars. The benefits are many. First, it is an effective and convenient way to combat the fuel crisis caused due to the rising fuel prices. Second, as there is no combustion taking place between the gases, you can expect no toxic emissions from your car. Hence the problem of vehicular pollution can be combated to a great extent. Most important, air is a free resource. Air powered engines seem to be a fuel efficient solution for your present day problems, but they have to tested before any verdict in their favor is passed.

Tata commercializing an air-powered car - CNET

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Tata commercializing an air-powered car CNET An air-powered car may not be a pipe dream after all. Tata Motors announced last week that it is beginning phase two of development to bring this technology to market. Lightweight cars powered only by air have made the rounds on the auto show circuit ... Air-powered cars: Tata Air Car plans to go to productionTorque News all 2 news articles »

Soon, air-powered cars to debut in India - Zee News

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Soon, air-powered cars to debut in India Zee News Like all vehicles, an air-powered car can drive only as far as the amount of fuel in its tank. And storing compressed air requires “fuel” tanks that are stronger than steel to contain the thousands of pounds per square inch necessary. Tata Motors to launch air-powered cars soonBusiness Review India Tata Motors move closer to building air-powered carsOn Cars India all 17 news articles »

In India, an air-powered car - SmartPlanet.com (blog)

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In India, an air-powered car SmartPlanet.com (blog) The concept for the air-powered car is not a new one, but Tata, which holds the license for Motor Development International's (MDI) air engine technologies, may be the first firm to bring the idea to fruition. The pneumatic motor, or compressed air ... Soon, air-powered cars to debut in IndiaYahoo! India News all 14 news articles »

Tata Motors closer to building air-powered cars - domain-B

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Tata Motors closer to building air-powered cars domain-B Air-powered cars could soon be a reality after Tata Motors said it has tested two cars that can run on compressed air, and will soon set up the manufacturing plants to build the cars. In January 2007, Tata Motors and Motor Development International ... Tata Motors enters second phase of air-car developmentGizmag all 14 news articles »

India's new air-powered car will cost just GHC 3.75($2) to fill up - Spyghana.com

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India's new air-powered car will cost just GHC 3.75($2) to fill up Spyghana.com Tata Motors, a massive Indian automaker (it owns the Jaguar and Land Rover luxury badges, among others) is close to bringing a compressed-air-powered car to market thanks to a pair of successful proof-of-concept vehicles. and more »