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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:51 am
by wyz2285
Some one plz help me,I'm really new at combustion cannons.
And i'm trying to make a mini one first,i used a chamber fan,a spark ignitor, using a mix of butane and propane.But a can't get it ignited!! :x some body plz tell me why and what's the basic things i need to make a good mini combustion cannon?thanks :)

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:55 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
How are you getting fuel into your chamber? Getting the correct fuel/air ratio (around 4% in your case) is very important for reliable function, especially in smaller combustions.

You might want to consider using a syringe:

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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:39 am
by wyz2285
how does it works, i do like to build a fuel inject system,but don't know how :oops:

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:42 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Ok, what is the volume of your chamber?

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:47 am
by wyz2285
i think is about 300cm2

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:49 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
So, grab a syringe and lighter setup like in the photo above, measure 12mL of fuel, inject it into your chamber, voila ;)

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:51 am
by wyz2285
so i have to take out the syringe for the lighter frist?than inject in to the chamber?

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:00 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Yes.

Don't worry about the gas leaking out of the nozzle while you do that ;)

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:04 am
by wyz2285
ok,that's easy.but is there some way that i can do it with out move the syringe?

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:31 am
by POLAND_SPUD
what do you mean by
with out move the syringe
??
you can use manometric metering but, AFAIK, it is a bit trickier to get right than this method

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:35 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
You could also have a valve between the syringe and the chamber, which is closed when you fill the syringe, then open it and push in the plunger.

You'd also need a way to vent the chamber though.

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:37 pm
by wyz2285
thanks,this helps a lot :D