Difference between revisions of "Chamber fan"
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| − | A chamber fan is a device used in combustion or hybrid cannons to create an even mixture of fuel within the chamber. A chamber fan system usually consists of a CPU fan from a computer, a switch to operate the fan, and a power source such as batteries to power the chamber fan. The fan is usually controlled manually by a switch but sometimes a timer circuit is employed to automatically turn the fan off when not needed. | + | A chamber fan is a device used in combustion or hybrid cannons to create an even mixture of fuel within the chamber. A chamber fan system usually consists of a CPU fan from a computer, a switch to operate the fan, and a power source such as batteries to power the chamber fan. The fan is usually controlled manually by a switch but sometimes a [http://www.burntlatke.com/fan-controller.html timer circuit] is employed to automatically turn the fan off when not needed. |
The benefits of using a chamber fan include, but are not limited to: | The benefits of using a chamber fan include, but are not limited to: | ||
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*Venting the chamber of exhaust gases after a shot. | *Venting the chamber of exhaust gases after a shot. | ||
| − | The effects on cannon performance include increased [[muzzle velocity]], and the ability to quickly vent the chamber of exhaust gases. | + | The effects on cannon performance include [http://www.burntlatke.com/jpg600/fan-data.gif increased] [[muzzle velocity]], and the ability to quickly vent the chamber of exhaust gases. |
Revision as of 22:24, 18 October 2005
A chamber fan is a device used in combustion or hybrid cannons to create an even mixture of fuel within the chamber. A chamber fan system usually consists of a CPU fan from a computer, a switch to operate the fan, and a power source such as batteries to power the chamber fan. The fan is usually controlled manually by a switch but sometimes a timer circuit is employed to automatically turn the fan off when not needed.
The benefits of using a chamber fan include, but are not limited to:
- Mixing the fuel within the chamber to provide an even distribution.
- Venting the chamber of exhaust gases after a shot.
The effects on cannon performance include increased muzzle velocity, and the ability to quickly vent the chamber of exhaust gases.
