Jim's Technical Combustion Spud Gun

Introduction

Chamber

Gun Layout

tech_gun_layout_chamber.gif

tech_gun_complete.jpg

tech_gun_detail.jpg

pt_barrel_and_chamber.jpg

PT_detail_inside.jpg

chamber_gauge_detail.jpg

Sparks


Fan


Barrel

PT Barrel

Sensors etc.

Piezo Transducer


Pressure Gauges


200 PSIG Dial Gauge


100/120 PSIG Tire pressure gauge


Electronics

Tech_gun_circuitry.gif

circuit_board.jpg

Piezo Tranducer Circuit


Ignition and Ignition Detector Circuit


opto_coupler_2.jpg

Photo Detector Barrel Circuit



Testing, leaks, gauge tests

Fueling

Software


Results

Closed Chamber Studies

Burn Rate

Chamber Temperature

Launching Studies



Copyright ©2008 J. Sluka
Last Modified:  10 January 2008
Send me an email