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The '''chamber''' or '''reservoir''' is the power source of a spudgun. It is, along with the [[barrel]], the only component found in all launchers. | The '''chamber''' or '''reservoir''' is the power source of a spudgun. It is, along with the [[barrel]], the only component found in all launchers. | ||
| − | In [[combustion cannon]]s, the chamber contains the flammable [[fuel]]/air mixture. When this mixture is [[combustion process| | + | In [[combustion cannon]]s, the chamber contains the flammable [[fuel]]/air mixture. When this mixture is [[combustion process|ignited]], it's temperature increases, raising the pressure in the chamber. |
| − | In a [[pneumatic cannon]] the chamber contains compressed gas. The chamber is connected to the barrel through a valve; when the valve opens the pressure | + | In a [[pneumatic cannon]] the chamber contains compressed gas. The chamber is connected to the barrel through a valve; when the valve opens the pressure expels the projectile. |
The chamber is often the part of the launcher that is subjected to the highest stress, and it's important that it is well [[Cannon construction|constructed]] and offers a high enough pressure rating. It is also the part where the most accessories are connected, especially combustion launchers; they can have a multiple holes to accommodate [[spark gap]]s, [[chamber fan]]s, [[fuel meter]]s and for [[venting]]. | The chamber is often the part of the launcher that is subjected to the highest stress, and it's important that it is well [[Cannon construction|constructed]] and offers a high enough pressure rating. It is also the part where the most accessories are connected, especially combustion launchers; they can have a multiple holes to accommodate [[spark gap]]s, [[chamber fan]]s, [[fuel meter]]s and for [[venting]]. | ||
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Revision as of 16:20, 5 June 2007
The chamber or reservoir is the power source of a spudgun. It is, along with the barrel, the only component found in all launchers.
In combustion cannons, the chamber contains the flammable fuel/air mixture. When this mixture is ignited, it's temperature increases, raising the pressure in the chamber.
In a pneumatic cannon the chamber contains compressed gas. The chamber is connected to the barrel through a valve; when the valve opens the pressure expels the projectile.
The chamber is often the part of the launcher that is subjected to the highest stress, and it's important that it is well constructed and offers a high enough pressure rating. It is also the part where the most accessories are connected, especially combustion launchers; they can have a multiple holes to accommodate spark gaps, chamber fans, fuel meters and for venting.
