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So, basically they don't allow gas out because they are snug, and gas pressing "in" will just seal them tighter, yet when you put (slight) pressure on the water in, it will squeeze through and fill the cells. Is this right Bob? This was my first thought on it, but I wasn't sure if that was the case
Statistics: Posted by pertyfly — Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:08 am
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nice design!
couple of things:
the water manifold is plastic pipe right? it looks quite snug on the plates in the drawings.
and,
the o-ring valves...are the actually special o-rings or just flat o-rings that move allowing water to enter once the internal pressure drops?
googling gets me lots of o-rings for valve bodys :p
got a suppliers link / name?
cheers
Adam
Statistics: Posted by adam666 — Thu Sep 22, 2005 5:53 am
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Power can be applied by drilling through end plexi and end plates, and bolting power leads to the end plates anywhere along any exposed edge between the clamping rods. I figured most experimenters would just use whatever method of connection they are comfortable with.
Tero has actually built the 7 cell version, only his unit has no water fill manifold. He has to turn his unit on its side to equalize cell levels after manually filling. So the cell design is tested, but the water refill design is not.
The main problem with replications along these designs is water refilling. I spent some time figuring optimum gas vent hole placement so that water refills can be done while the unit is in operation. I also tried to keep construction simple enough that no complex machining need be done. As long as one can get their metal cut, drill holes, and cut out flexible PVC sheets, they should be able to build these. An automotive windshield washer pump would suffice to pressurize the water manifold to inject the distilled water on the 7 & 8 cell booster models.
Bob
Statistics: Posted by Bob Boyce — Thu Sep 22, 2005 2:36 am
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I do have a few questions about it, though. I see very well how those manifolds are combined (water/gas). One thing I am having great difficulty seeing is how those "o-ring valves" work. I understand what they're for, and the theory of them. But....how do they physically work? This I don't quite get. Are they o-rings? Or are they some sort of special part? If so, I've not heard of them. I'm very interested!
Also, how were you planning to get power to these?
I see that the 1/4" plates extend the full size of the unit, but I'm just wondering what your plan is for connecting this.
One more thing
Have you or TeroRanta actually made a unit like this yet, or is it still in the design phase? Just curious!Thanks,
Chris
Statistics: Posted by pertyfly — Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:27 am
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Bob
Statistics: Posted by Bob Boyce — Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:49 am
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Hello Bob, I'm currious about the 1/4" steel.What determined the use of thicker steel for final project?
Statistics: Posted by kevinsatterfield — Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:12 am
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These diagrams show details of the various components involved for the 2 plate orientation variants and 3 cell count sizes of this design.
Being tired from spending days drawing these diagrams pixel by pixel, I tried to at least supply enough explanation in the descriptions so that the drawings would be self-evident. I may add to these descriptions once I have had a good day or two of rest and reflection.
Any questions about these diagrams may be asked in this thread.
Bob
Statistics: Posted by Bob Boyce — Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:04 am
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