Design of Pneumatic Powered Bicycle

Abstract

The world today heavily relies on fossil fuels for power consumption. Each and every day the demand keeps increasing but the supply is only available in a limited quantity. It is only a matter of time that fossil fuels will be completely used up and no longer available. Thus, a lot of research and experimentation is being done in various fields, which rely on fossil fuels, to come up with alternatives. Transportation is one area that uses a lot of fossil fuels and it needs to be addressed quickly. One area of interest is powering motorbikes using pneumatic systems. Pneumatic systems are those that work with pressurized air as their source of fuel. The objective of this paper is to design a pneumatic powered cylinder for bicycles. Contrary, to motorbikes the purpose is to get boosted power (thrust) only for limited period of time when required. Examples may include doing uphill cycling, carrying extra weight, closing in to the finishing line in racing, etc. The project mainly involves proper selection of air tank, pneumatic hose, and air regulator. The ultimate goal is to have a green environment by reducing emission gasses and reducing the reliance of fossil fuels.