Presentation On Hovercraft: Presented by

PRESENTATION ON
HOVERCRAFT
PRESENTED BY
ARUN GARG
ME 8TH SEM.
11162020
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
Introduction
History
Elements of a Typical hovercraft
Operation of the Hovercraft
Design Considerations
Use of the Hovercraft
Environmental Impact
Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
What is a Hovercraft?
A hovercraft is an amphibious vehicle that can move
with equal ease on both land and water or any other
terrain. It is also known as an air cushion vehicle.
INTRODUCTION
Hovercraft on land Hovercraft on water

ELEMENTS OF A TYPICAL HOVERCRAFT
Hull
It is the main body of the hovercraft which acts as the base for
attaching the other parts. This is where the driver operates the
hovercraft and passengers or cargo are located.
Lifting System
This consist of a centrifugal fan attached to a
motor or an engine, which provides air for the
cavity underneath the craft (called the plenum
chamber) and also for filling the skirts.
Thrust System
This consists of propeller or ducted fan that moves air from
in front of the craft and accelerates it out the back. This
accelerated mass of air then generates thrust which pushes
the craft forwards.
Skirt
This is the flexible wall that is attached all around the
bottom of the craft. The skirts prevents the pressurized air
from escaping from the plenum chamber.
Engine
A typical hovercraft typically uses one engine but larger
sizes can use more sometimes up to six engines. They
usually utilized the typical marine engines since they are
quieter and fuel efficient.
Control System
This consists of a set of rudders that steer the craft by
directing the air from the thrust system toward either left
or right which consequently steers the craft.
Air Box
This is a box like structure at the rear of the hovercraft
located behind the propeller. It diverts some of the thrust
air underneath the hovercraft.
OPERATION OF THE HOVERCRAFT
Principle of Operation
Principle of Operation
 The lift fan pushes a large volume of air under the hovercraft which is prevented
from escaping by the skirt.
 As the fan continues to force air into this cushion, the pressure under the hovercraft
increases.
 When the pressure under the hovercraft exceeds the weight of the hovercraft, the
hovercraft begins to rise off the ground this can be around 6’’ to 105’’ depending on
the size of the craft.
 Eventually the hovercraft raises high enough to lift the skirt off the ground.
 Air begins to escape through the gap between the ground and the skirt (called the
hovergap).
 At some point the hovercraft reaches equilibrium point at which the amount of air
being forced into the cushion can not exceed the amount of air escaping through the
hovergap.
 At this point the hovercraft is hovering at its maximum hover height.
 The hover height and hovergap which result at this stage can, with certain limits, be
adjusted through the design process.
 Fans mounted on top creates thrust air which is used to propel the hovercraft
forward and moving the thrust air with rudders controls hovercraft direction.
Brakes & Steering
Steering
Steering is accomplished by use of the rudders. The rudders are
placed at the back of the craft in the direction of the thrust air flow.
As the direction of the rudders are changed so is the direction of
the craft.
Brakes
Hovercraft have no braking system. Simply reduce power until the
craft no longer hovers. Thrust reversers can be used.
Fuel Consumption
This will depend on the speed and other conditions which
the craft is driven under. But it uses less gas as compared to
cars and boats under the same condition. Hovercraft speed
range is about 30-75 miles per hour.
A typical gasoline car averages 3.2 gallons per hour whereas an average
hovercraft gets about 2.8 gallons per hour.
USE OF THE HOVERCRAFT
Personal Use
Search & Rescue
Mass Transportation
Recreational Purposes
Research & Military uses
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
 The air cushion enables a hovercraft to operate over environmentally
sensitive areas such as muskeg or mudflats without disturbing the
surface.
 The ground pressure exerted even by a fully loaded hovercraft is so low
that the craft can pass over bird eggs without breaking them.
 The lack of disturbance on water minimizes the potential for bank
erosion and does not disturb swimmers or canoeists.
 Unlike many boats, engine exhaust fumes are not directed into the
water and poisonous anti-fouling compounds are not required on
hovercraft.
 They require no docking mechanisms and can land safely on virtually
any kind of shore.
CONCLUSION
The hovercraft is in operation today throughout
the world for a variety of purposes and its use is
growing giving raise to new and improved designs
resulting in greater applications.
With its safety and adaptability it can become one
of the most important and economical means of
transport in the future.
REFERENCES
http://www.gohover.com/ ,Goldstein Hovercraft,
LLC’s website
http://www.airflow.com/
http://www.hovercraft.com/
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