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by auxiliary
Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: Milk Jug Failure Modes
Replies: 2
Views: 2311

Milk Jug Failure Modes

I was playing around with my hybrid, trying to fine tune the optimum mix pressure for my volumetric meter setup and I noticed I got three failure modes when using milk jug burst disks. My union is 1" and I was at 4X. For correct mixtures (at least according to my calcs) and slightly rich mixtures I ...
by auxiliary
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my work)
Replies: 15
Views: 7788

Re: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my w

I got a chance to test my numbers and I found out that I was leaving out a Patm in there. I fueled up my hybrid as per the original equation above and no ignition. Then I tried the version that accounts for the additional atmoshpere of air already in the chamber and it worked! I just couldn't wrap m...
by auxiliary
Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:53 am
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: Hybrid Wiring Outside to Inside of Chamber
Replies: 22
Views: 11376

Re: Hybrid Wiring Outside to Inside of Chamber

Oh yeah, I think you are on the right track there. Try checking out you locals dealers, you never know if you have something good in your backyard. I would throw a safety factor on top of those working pressures though because of the repeated shock loads. To do that, you gotta learn a bit more about...
by auxiliary
Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:53 am
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my work)
Replies: 15
Views: 7788

Re: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my w

I tried plugging is some test numbers into your Pm equation (the second one down) and I was getting slightly different results. It might be hard to figure out this discrepancy because we took different approaches. I used partial pressures and did not account for atmospheric pressure because it was o...
by auxiliary
Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my work)
Replies: 15
Views: 7788

Re: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my w

Mark - What you said about "air through meter" designs got me thinking! What I like about that idea is that I need only one ball valve and the procedure of operation would be shorter. One drawback I can think of is that there is more wasted fuel. But after calculating it, it's really not that much. ...
by auxiliary
Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:39 am
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: Hybrid Wiring Outside to Inside of Chamber
Replies: 22
Views: 11376

Re: Hybrid Wiring Outside to Inside of Chamber

The reason why I provided that chart is because you can see how much of a drop in working pressure results from fastening pipes with threads. The chart you linked to on engineering toolbox is assuming the the pipe has no threads which greatly weaken the pipe. Yes seamless, stainless will be stronger...
by auxiliary
Sat Mar 25, 2017 12:02 am
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: Hybrid Wiring Outside to Inside of Chamber
Replies: 22
Views: 11376

Re: Hybrid Wiring Outside to Inside of Chamber

First off I encourage you to look at this working pressure guide: http://www.wheatland.com/images/standard-steel-pipe/Working_Pressure_Ratings_081114.pdf If you use HDGT http://www.thehalls-in-bfe.com/HGDT/ you'll see that the pressure of a 10x hybrid will actually exceed the working pressure of sch...
by auxiliary
Sat Mar 18, 2017 12:24 am
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my work)
Replies: 15
Views: 7788

Re: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my w

Thanks for that advice D_Hall. I think you're right, afterall if I'm accounting for the itty bitty stuff, the altitude is a significant factor as well. I just gotta figure out how to work that into the equation... The most obvious effect that altitude will have is there is less concentration of oxyg...
by auxiliary
Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my work)
Replies: 15
Views: 7788

Re: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my w

I tried using the uploader, but I got this message in red text that it does not support .xlsx files. I'm glad you mentioned that about your shock pump! It makes me feel the value of what I put my energy into.
by auxiliary
Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:28 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my work)
Replies: 15
Views: 7788

Re: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my w

I admit I hadn't thought of that! I made one just now very easily, but I was thinking it would be great to have a calculator that also works for manometric metering and syringe metering too. Also with different fuels as well. I'm not sure how to attach my quick Excel calculator here though. Before m...
by auxiliary
Thu Mar 16, 2017 7:06 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my work)
Replies: 15
Views: 7788

A more accurate Volumetric Metering Equation (check my work)

Hi Hybrid Spudders, I have been dissatisfied with the current approaches to calculating the correct amount of fuel for hybrids using volumetric metering. One, because they don't account for the volume of the meter itself, and two because they don't account for the volume of the dead space between th...
by auxiliary
Mon Mar 13, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: Piston Valve Golf Ball Hybrid (LRCH-200)
Replies: 10
Views: 6956

Re: Piston Valve Golf Ball Hybrid (LRCH-200)

That looks mad powerful! What kind of velocity did you record on the chrono in your video with a golf ball?
by auxiliary
Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Bolt Action Bullpup .45 cal (NEW VIDEOS)
Replies: 27
Views: 17765

Re: Bolt Action Bullpup .45 cal (NEW VIDEOS)

There isn't any play in the barrel when locked because of the two points of contact. It is a similar sealing system to my most recent combustion cannon "The Jackal" where the wedge of the bolt slide forces the seal against both surfaces. For the laminating process I just used the standard brush-in-c...
by auxiliary
Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:59 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Bolt Action Bullpup .45 cal (NEW VIDEOS)
Replies: 27
Views: 17765

Re: Bolt Action Bullpup .45 cal (NEW VIDEOS)

I put the videos back up for your enjoyment!
by auxiliary
Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:53 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Bullshark 750 fps marble launcher
Replies: 4
Views: 3723

Re: Bullshark 750 fps marble launcher

Awesome looking launcher! I'm excited to see you're video. I looked through the thread you referred, but didn't see the big reveal on the lift-off valve mechanism. What are the trigger linkages made out of? What has been the most successful sealing material for the mechanical finger? Does the trigge...