Research Article

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

Table 3

Actual performance versus speed of rotation.

Injection pressurePerformance efficiency of model (in %ge)
500 rpm1000 rpm1500 rpm2000 rpm2500 rpm3000 rpm

2.7 bar (40 psi)95.80%97.80%95.80%92.80%90.10%86.70%
4.1 bar (60 psi)94.70%99.60%99.00%95.30%92.70%90.60%
5.5 bar (80 psi)94.00%100.00%98.60%95.80%93.70%91.70%
7.0 bar (100 psi)92.30%99.60%97.20%95.60%93.30%91.50%