Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Two-stage Design Based High Speed Gas Gun
Categories for this Invention
Category – Ballistic Testing Equipment
Applications – Aerospace, Military and Defense, Automotive
Industry – Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Manufacturing
Market – The global Test and Measurement Equipment market size was valued at USD 31922.18 Million in 2022 and will reach USD 63925.62 Million in 2028, with a CAGR of 12.27% during 2022-2028.
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Problem Statement
- Existing high-speed gas guns lack efficiency and precision in achieving desired pressure and velocity profiles.
- A two-stage design gas gun is sought to optimize pressure and velocity control for enhanced experimental accuracy and efficiency.
Technology
Two-stage design:
- Utilizes a two-stage gas gun mechanism for firing projectiles at high velocities, enhancing efficiency and control.
Pneumatic reservoir:
- Charges with high-pressure air to propel projectiles, providing a safer alternative to explosives.
Diaphragm rupture:
- Controlled diaphragm rupture at predetermined pressure levels enables precise propulsion of projectiles.
Pneumatic actuator:
- Regulates airflow between primary and secondary chambers, ensuring controlled acceleration of projectiles.
Use of light gases:
- Utilizes light gases like hydrogen, helium, or atmospheric air as working fluids, optimizing efficiency and safety in ballistic testing.
Key Features / Value Proposition
User perspective:
- It provides a safer and more cost-effective solution for researchers and engineers involved in ballistic resistance characterization, reducing risks associated with explosives and complexity.
Technical perspective:
- Implements a novel two-stage gas gun design coupled with predictive capabilities, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in characterizing materials’ ballistic limits and dynamic behavior.
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Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof. Velmurugan R
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Prof. Jayaganthan
Department of Engineering Design
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF Ref. 1900
- IN 479752 (Patent Granted)
Technology Readiness Level
TRL- 4 Technology validated in lab scale.