The discussion centers around the pressure generated from the combustion of a gasoline/air mixture in an internal chamber at atmospheric pressure. Participants explore the implications of using gasoline as a potential alternative to compressed air in a tool, considering both the theoretical and practical aspects of combustion pressure.
Participants generally agree on the dangers associated with the proposed use of gasoline in this context, with multiple warnings issued against pursuing the idea. However, there is no consensus on the technical aspects of pressure generation from gasoline combustion.
Limitations include the lack of detailed calculations or empirical data regarding the pressure generated from gasoline combustion in the specified conditions, as well as the absence of safety considerations in the initial inquiry.
Are you saying that you have a stoichiometric mixture of air and gasoline vapor in an insulated rigid chamber at atmospheric pressure and you want to know what the pressure and temperature will be in the chamber after complete combustion?anorred said:how much pressure can be generated upon ignition of gasoline/air in an internal chamber at atmospheric pressure? I know that combustion engines can generate well over 1000 psi on the piston but this occurs when the air is compressed to begin with.
This sounds very dangerous. Physics Forums rules and guidelines preclude us from giving advice on dangerous endeavors. Please consider not pursuing this alternative.anorred said:Yes please. I'm trying to build a tool that uses a blow of compressed air from a compressor (150 psi) but I would like to know if gasoline would work better.
anorred said:Yes please. I'm trying to build a tool that uses a blow of compressed air from a compressor (150 psi) but I would like to know if gasoline would work better.