Hover-jet vectored thrust compressor
Thrust vectoring The heart of this design exercise is to build and test a ducted fan engine that can direct generated thrust to a given direction (Thrust Vectoring). The Engine works on basic physics. Air is drawn into the system by rotating fans and then squeezed through a casing distributing the thrust to four nozzles. The casing is designed to apply passive ram induction techniques for minimal pressure loss during the process. The nozzles can rotate, venting the thrust down for vertical lift or to the back of the aircraft for forward momentum.
My approach to this task has been to develop a duel ducted fan configuration. The tandem fans provide robust thrust generation and excellent ram- induction characteristics. Using thin fiberglass, a casing was created to divide the thrust. Several working prototypes were constructed as the design was tested and streamlined, evolving into the current generation of aircraft and engines. |
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heavy-lift vectored thrust compressor
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The Hover-Jet VTC design can be applied to a large scale engine using turbine dynamics. Using 2 turbine-like 3 stage ducted fans; I am constructing a heavy-lift engine that can produce a system capable of generating vast amounts of thrust. The Heavy-Lift engine is designed to use off the shelf components and parts. |
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The # 15 prototype was the first electric system designed in 2000. The engine uses two fans in the standard tandem configuration. It was tested extensively for thrust development and flow dynamics. Stats:
Motors: AP-29 x2 Battery: Nl-mh |
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The # 16 prototype engine was an expansion of size for the design to a 5.5 inch fan with a direct drive single driveshaft connecting the fans independently of the power source. Several engines (glow fuel) and even more a/c motors (1/4 to 2 3/4 hp.) were tested on the platform.
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Motor: Porter Cable 2 3/4 hp. Router Power: 120 v a/c Fans: Hurricane Fans - Carbon fiber blade/ aluminum hub 5.5 inch |
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The #18 prototype engine is the apex of design and function. The engine uses two 120mm fans in a advanced thrust vectoring casing. The internal thrust management system includes adjustable flaps, vents and doors to manipulate the air mass for minimal pressure loss. The system is integrated with the altimeter and can compensate for barometric pressure, temperature and humidity. Thus permitting optimum efficiency regardless of environmental conditions. |
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The #23 sub-scale prototype during smoke testing.
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