Electrostatic linear engine
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
ISSN: 0002-2667
Article publication date: 1 November 2006
Abstract
Purpose
To suggest a new revolutionary electrostatic linear engine.
Design/methodology/approach
Methods of the electrostatic physic are used for research.
Findings
Theory of this engine is developed and its possibilities researched.
Research limitations/implications
This engine gives a big thrust (up 4 × 105 N/m2), uses a high voltage electricity and light wires.
Practical implications
This engine can be used as a linear engine (accelerator), as a strong space launcher, as a high speed delivery system for space elevator, Earth‐Moon cable transport space, for an electrostatic levitation train, as a conventional high voltage rotating engine, as an electrostatic electric generator weapon (high speed gun), and so on. Theory of engine applications was developed and it shows powerful possibilities in space, transport and military industries. The projects are computed and show the good potential of the offered new concept.
Originality/value
Succeeds in proposing a new revolutionary electrostatic linear engine.
Keywords
Citation
Bolonkin, A. (2006), "Electrostatic linear engine", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 78 No. 6, pp. 502-508. https://doi.org/10.1108/00022660610707175
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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