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<p>Engines powered by compressed air as a source of propulsion are known for many years. Nevertheless, this type of drive is not commonly used. The main reason for not using commonly is the problem with the low energy density of the compressed air. They offer a number of advantages, primarily focusing on the possibility of significantly lowering the emissions of the engine. Their emissivity mainly depends on the method of obtaining compressed air. This also has an impact on the economic aspects of the drive. Currently there are only a few, ready to implement, compressed air powered engine solutions available on the market. A major advantage is the ability to convert internal combustion engines to run with compressed air. The study provides a literature review of solutions, focusing on a multifaceted analysis of pneumatic drives. Increasing vehicle approval requirements relating to their emissions performance are encouraging for the search of alternative power sources. This creates an opportunity for the development of unpopular propulsion systems, including pneumatic engines. Analysing the works of some researchers, it is possible to notice a significant increase in the efficiency of the drive, which may contribute to its popularisation.</p>
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Engines powered by compressed air as a source of propulsion are known for many years. Nevertheless, this type of drive is not commonly used. The main reason for not using commonly is the problem with the low energy density of the compressed air. They offer a number of advantages, primarily focusing on the possibility of significantly lowering the emissions of the engine. Their emissivity mainly depends on the method of obtaining compressed air. This also has an impact on the economic aspects of the drive. Currently there are only a few, ready to implement, compressed air powered engine solutions available on the market. A major advantage is the ability to convert internal combustion engines to run with compressed air. The study provides a literature review of solutions, focusing on a multifaceted analysis of pneumatic drives. Increasing vehicle approval requirements relating to their emissions performance are encouraging for the search of alternative power sources. This creates an opportunity for the development of unpopular propulsion systems, including pneumatic engines. Analysing the works of some researchers, it is possible to notice a significant increase in the efficiency of the drive, which may contribute to its popularisation.

A Review of Compressed Air Engine in the Vehicle Propulsion System

Acta Mechanica et Automatica

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Engines powered by compressed air as a source of propulsion are known for many years. Nevertheless, this type of drive is not commonly used. The main reason...

A Review of Compressed Air Engine in the Vehicle Propulsion System

Published Online: Nov 29, 2021

Page range: 215 - 226

Received: Aug 20, 2021

Accepted: Sep 13, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2021-0028

Keywords
emission reduction, drive sources, pneumatic engine, compressed air engine, pneumatic hybrid

© 2021 Michal Korbut et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

A Review of Compressed Air Engine in the Vehicle Propulsion System

Published Online: Nov 29, 2021

Page range: 215 - 226

Received: Aug 20, 2021

Accepted: Sep 13, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2021-0028

Keywordsemission reduction, drive sources, pneumatic engine, compressed air engine, pneumatic hybrid

© 2021 Michal Korbut et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
emission reduction, drive sources, pneumatic engine, compressed air engine, pneumatic hybrid