The Technical Objectives:
In this phase of works, we will develop a few RTE prototypes and measure its maximum rpm (round per minute), torque, horsepower and the temperature profile.
The prototype RTE is a pancake shape (30” diameter and 5” thickness) ICE with multiple funnel shape RCCs (Rocket Combustion Chambers) on the edges of the turbine. The RCC which is the key component of the RTE, uses FPGA (Field Programable Gate Arrays) electronics to control the combustion cycle of the air compressor, the fuel injection and the ignition for the timing and duration intelligently. The prototype of the RCC has been developed successfully after close to a hundred lab tests. The RCC prototype has demonstrated the low noise and high-power capabilities.
The next step is to build the RTE turbine mechanics portion which includes an 8-blade Rotor/Turbine and Stator/enclosure to measure RTE maximum rpm (round per minute), torque and the horsepower. We estimated the RTE prototype shall generate 50hp-200hp power. Although RCC has been developed successfully, it still requires significant funding to spend on the lab equipment’s, electronic parts, combustion engine components, machine shop and manpower for integration test and measurements of the scientific performance data to complete the RTE prototype tests. There are two phase to develop the RTE Prototype mechanics: 1), using 3-D printing to make a scale-down RTE prototype to validate the mechanic design. 2), contract a machine shop who has 4-Axis or 5-Axis Milling Machine to make the RTE metal Rotor and metal Stator.
The Challenges:
The cooling system presents a challenging task in the development of the RTE to ensure a reliable product. In this case, using a water-cooling system, similar to those used by most gasoline engine cars, is expected for cooling the RTE. It is crucial to measure the temperature of the significant hot spots of RTE prototype. This data will provide valuable insides and allow for the implementation of an efficient water cooling system tailored to specific cooling needs of the RTE.
The Next Objectives:
If RTE prototype is developed successfully, the first product we like to work is the “RTE Generators.” By coupling an Axial Flux Motor/Generator, RTE can be a small, powerful , low pollution and low noisy electric generator. Since an Axial Flux Motor (AFM) is 5 times energy density (kw/kg) than the traditional Radial Flux Motor, and the shape (pancake) of AFM is similar to RTE, this makes RTE expandable. By coupling these devices on the same shaft, RTE can be linear expandable to more powerful generator. Off-The-Shelf Axial Flux Motor such as YASA motor is very expansive. ($100,000 for a 200KW AFM)
In this phase of works, we will develop a few RTE prototypes and measure its maximum rpm (round per minute), torque, horsepower and the temperature profile.
The prototype RTE is a pancake shape (30” diameter and 5” thickness) ICE with multiple funnel shape RCCs (Rocket Combustion Chambers) on the edges of the turbine. The RCC which is the key component of the RTE, uses FPGA (Field Programable Gate Arrays) electronics to control the combustion cycle of the air compressor, the fuel injection and the ignition for the timing and duration intelligently. The prototype of the RCC has been developed successfully after close to a hundred lab tests. The RCC prototype has demonstrated the low noise and high-power capabilities.
The next step is to build the RTE turbine mechanics portion which includes an 8-blade Rotor/Turbine and Stator/enclosure to measure RTE maximum rpm (round per minute), torque and the horsepower. We estimated the RTE prototype shall generate 50hp-200hp power. Although RCC has been developed successfully, it still requires significant funding to spend on the lab equipment’s, electronic parts, combustion engine components, machine shop and manpower for integration test and measurements of the scientific performance data to complete the RTE prototype tests. There are two phase to develop the RTE Prototype mechanics: 1), using 3-D printing to make a scale-down RTE prototype to validate the mechanic design. 2), contract a machine shop who has 4-Axis or 5-Axis Milling Machine to make the RTE metal Rotor and metal Stator.
The Challenges:
The cooling system presents a challenging task in the development of the RTE to ensure a reliable product. In this case, using a water-cooling system, similar to those used by most gasoline engine cars, is expected for cooling the RTE. It is crucial to measure the temperature of the significant hot spots of RTE prototype. This data will provide valuable insides and allow for the implementation of an efficient water cooling system tailored to specific cooling needs of the RTE.
The Next Objectives:
If RTE prototype is developed successfully, the first product we like to work is the “RTE Generators.” By coupling an Axial Flux Motor/Generator, RTE can be a small, powerful , low pollution and low noisy electric generator. Since an Axial Flux Motor (AFM) is 5 times energy density (kw/kg) than the traditional Radial Flux Motor, and the shape (pancake) of AFM is similar to RTE, this makes RTE expandable. By coupling these devices on the same shaft, RTE can be linear expandable to more powerful generator. Off-The-Shelf Axial Flux Motor such as YASA motor is very expansive. ($100,000 for a 200KW AFM)