Two preliminary concepts of propulsion based on a bacterial flagellum motor (BFM) were developed with the potential for use in micro-air-vehicles (MAV). The first uses the conventional turbojet without the turbine with a BFM to run the compressor. The second concept uses the conventional propeller without the turbine. For Concept I, design analysis is carried out in terms of power/thrust generated as a function of multiple design variables. Results are obtained with varying values of fan diameter and compressor ratio. Based on the results obtained, Concept I seems feasible for use in MAVs. However, more detailed analyses as well as experiments are needed before the actual implementation of these concepts in micro-air-vehicles prototypes.


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    Title :

    Biologically inspired motors for micro-air-vehicles


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2005


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 7 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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