Consider the Possibility of Constructing a Vehicle That Operates on Compressed

question 8

Essay

Consider the possibility of constructing a vehicle that operates on compressed air. A practical vehicle requires about $0.6 \mathrm { MJ } / \mathrm { km }$ , and a practical highpressure storage tank might store gas at a pressure of $7.5 \mathrm { MPa }$ . Derive a relationship between range (in kilometers) and storage tank volume (in cubic meters). If a maximum practical tank volume is $1 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 3 }$ , what is the range of the vehicle?

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