Abstract

The invention provides an engine for obtaining kinetic rotational energy from the explosive decomposition of individual cartridges of an energetic material. The cartridges are individually ignited as needed, producing a bolus of hot, expanding gas, the energy of which is captured by a piston moving in a circular track. Each cartridge ignition produces a single circuit of the piston around the track. A gearing mechanism transfers the angular momentum of the piston to a flywheel. The engine may be coupled to an electrical generator to form a portable, on-demand electric generator system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
• F02M 21/12 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for fuels in pulverised state
• F02B 45/02 - Engines characterised by operating on non-liquid fuels other than gasPlants including such engines operating on powdered fuel, e.g. powdered coal