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Venting is the action of cleaning out combustion products and introducing fresh air to the chamber of a [[combustion cannon|combustion]] or [[hybrid cannon]]. This is neccessary to ensure that there is enough oxygen present to sustain the combustion of the fuel. | Venting is the action of cleaning out combustion products and introducing fresh air to the chamber of a [[combustion cannon|combustion]] or [[hybrid cannon]]. This is neccessary to ensure that there is enough oxygen present to sustain the combustion of the fuel. | ||
| − | Venting can be done by simply opening the chamber by means of a threaded plug or cap, | + | Venting can be done by simply opening the chamber by means of a threaded plug or cap, a large [[ball valve]], or a [[check valve]]; a [[chamber fan]] is often used to help exchange the gasses. Other venting methods include using a bike pump, [[compressor]] or [[mattress inflator]] to inject air into the chamber. Pressurized air from a scuba or HPA paintball tank can also be used, but with a regulator. |
Revision as of 16:02, 23 October 2005
Venting is the action of cleaning out combustion products and introducing fresh air to the chamber of a combustion or hybrid cannon. This is neccessary to ensure that there is enough oxygen present to sustain the combustion of the fuel.
Venting can be done by simply opening the chamber by means of a threaded plug or cap, a large ball valve, or a check valve; a chamber fan is often used to help exchange the gasses. Other venting methods include using a bike pump, compressor or mattress inflator to inject air into the chamber. Pressurized air from a scuba or HPA paintball tank can also be used, but with a regulator.
