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.
Biologically inspired motors for micro-air-vehicles
2005
8 Seiten, 7 Quellen
Conference paper
English
Biologically Inspired Motors for Micro-Air-Vehicles
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