Experience Thrust with a Successful M40 Pulsejet | Metiz Design

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The discussion revolves around the construction and performance of a self-sustaining M40 pulsejet engine, including its application in a bicycle design. Participants share experiences, technical suggestions, and concerns regarding efficiency and noise levels.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their successful operation of a self-sustaining pulsejet engine and shares a video demonstrating thrust.
  • Another participant notes the non-steady exhaust and suggests improvements for better performance.
  • Several participants express interest in building their own pulsejet engines, with one mentioning the inefficiency and noise associated with such engines.
  • A suggestion is made to lengthen the exhaust for sustained combustion, referencing the resonance of exhaust gases.
  • There is a discussion about the type of fuel used, with one participant clarifying that they are using an LPG tank instead of a propane tank.
  • Concerns are raised about the noise produced by the engine and its potential impact on neighbors, with one participant stating they operate the engine away from their residence.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of enthusiasm and concern regarding the pulsejet engine's performance and its implications, but there is no consensus on the best approach to improve efficiency or manage noise levels.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention limitations regarding the size of fuel canisters and the challenges of operating the engine in residential areas, but these points remain unresolved.

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this is my second pulsejet which is self sustained..iam just holding the injector using the air gun..and trying to adjust the injector for good thrust.this is a successful thrust you could see the cycle shaking due to the thrust produced by the engine..this will be clearly visible from 0:50..

design by: metiz (thanks for the help sir)

 
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That's cool, the exhaust looks non-steady tough, I'm sure you can improve it.

I wanted to make one too and build an RC airplane around it but they are very inefficient (and really loud)
 
Curl said:
That's cool, the exhaust looks non-steady tough, I'm sure you can improve it.

I wanted to make one too and build an RC airplane around it but they are very inefficient (and really loud)
you can fix it in RC planes it will be cool..because in my video you could see the engine thrust shaking the bicycle..
 
Very cool. Can you lengthen the exhaust a little for sustained combustion? From what I understand a good portion of the exhaust resonates back up the exhaust tube to compress and ignite the next cycle.
 
Phrak said:
Very cool. Can you lengthen the exhaust a little for sustained combustion? From what I understand a good portion of the exhaust resonates back up the exhaust tube to compress and ignite the next cycle.

the engine was actually self sustained but i was not able to take that video because it was exam on that day for me,so we were not allowed to take videos..But this video was took two weeks before,in this video it self sustained but i was adjusting the injector to check the thrust in different positions..
 
ganuganu said:
the engine was actually self sustained but i was not able to take that video because it was exam on that day for me,so we were not allowed to take videos..But this video was took two weeks before,in this video it self sustained but i was adjusting the injector to check the thrust in different positions..

My mistake. Still very cool. It's difficult to tell the proportions from the end-view. I would try to make one myself but I couldn't get away with it. It would really piss off the neighbors.
 
here are the pictures,you could see the engine clearly..
 

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Very nice weld work. Do you have a small propane tank you can mount on the bike?
 
Phrak said:
Very nice weld work. Do you have a small propane tank you can mount on the bike?
iam not using propane tank,instead iam using LPG tank(15kg)..
 
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LPG is short for liquid propane gas. You can buy these in little 14 and 16 oz. canisters that might serve will on a bicycle.
 
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Phrak said:
LPG is short for liquid propane gas. You can buy these in little 14 and 16 oz. canisters that might serve will on a bicycle.
i think its liquefied petroleum gas..because it contains mixture of propane and butane..this engine requires more fuel 16oz is not enough to start the engine..
 
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Wow. You're right. All this time, I've been wrong.

Good grief, if it takes 16 oz. just to start it up. You're neigbours must be up in arms and ready to roast you for dinner.

Seriously, you are really pissing them off with the horrendous noise. They don't have to say anything; they're just building up steam ready to burst each time you fire it up. They will eventually compare notes, and shut you down with lasting animosity toward yourself and your parents. You should consided playing elsewhere, where it's not so noisome.
 
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Phrak said:
Wow. You're right. All this time, I've been wrong.

Good grief, if it takes 16 oz. just to start it up. You're neigbours must be up in arms and ready to roast you for dinner.

Seriously, you are really pissing them off with the horrendous noise. They don't have to say anything; they're just building up steam ready to burst each time you fire it up. They will eventually compare notes, and shut you down with lasting animosity toward yourself and your parents. You should consided playing elsewhere, where it's not so noisome.
i started this engine in my collage not near my house..so no problem for me..:cool::-p
 

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