Bloodhound SSC Vehicle Technical Specification: configuration 11, June 2012
Engine
| Type | Petrol, normally aspirated, lightweight, high power output, proven and reliable, readily available |
| Make and Model | Cosworth CA2010 |
| Engine Pre-heat required | Yes |
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Output (at Hakskeen Pan altitude) |
bhp | 750+ @ 18,000rpm @ SLS | Calibration and Power output to be verified at altitude of 2,600ft AMSL (Hakskeen Pan) | |
| Peak Engine Speed | rpm | 18000 | ||
| Configuration | 90˚ V8 | |||
| Engine Capacity | cc | 2400 | ||
| Mass | kg | >95 (Dry) | ||
| Clutch | - | Carbon three plate | ||
| Starting mechanism | - | On-board starter | ||
| Cooling Method | - | Ice/water tank | ||
| Lubrication System | - | Dry Sump | ||
| Oil inlet temp | ˚C | ? | ||
| Fuel | - | Unleaded |
Transmission
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTP Pump final drive ratio | - | 1.6 | ||
| HTP pump drive output speed (design) | rpm | 11000 | 11000 | |
| HTP Pump Transmission efficiency (estimated) | % | 96 | ||
| HTP pump engagement | - | Dog engagement hydraulic actuation |
HTP Pump
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pump Configuration | Stentor large pump with improved volute | |||
| Power Requirement (Design) | shp | 665 | 665 | |
| Peak Pump Speed (Contingency) | rpm | 12000 | 12000 | |
| Pump Speed (Design) | rpm | 11000 | 11000 | |
| Pump Torque (Design) | Nm | 430 | 430 | |
| Pump Flow Rate (Design) | kg/sec | 47.6 | 47.6 | |
| HTP Inlet Pressure | MPa | 0.165 | 0.165 | |
| HTP Delivery Pressure (Design) | 7.58 MPa | |||
| Pump Efficiency | Est. 65% | |||
| Volute and Bearing Housing | - | 6082 T6 Aluminium | ||
| Pump Shaft, Impeller & Inducer | - | S80 Stainless Steel | ||
| Balancing of Rotating Parts | - | G1 Standard | ||
| Front/rear Bearing Type | - | Roller/Ball Race | ||
| Pump Cooling | - | Self cooling with HTP | ||
| Pump Mass | 23 kg |
HTP Tank
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Configuration | TBC | |||
| Total Tank Volume | litres | 810 | 950 | |
| Dimensions | mm | TBC | TBC | |
| Material | 6061 T6 Aluminium | Stainless steel 316 | ||
| Working Pressure | MPa | 0.165 | 0.165 | |
| Max. Working Temperature | ˚C | |||
| Test Pressure | MPa | TBC | TBC | |
| Baffle Configuration | Horizontal and vertical plates with 114mm diam holes | |||
| Outlet Diameter | mm | 108 | 108 | |
| Pressurising Gas | Nitrogen | Nitrogen | ||
| Vent Valve diameter | mm | 100-150 | 101.6 | Butterfly Vent Valve with low pressure blow off flapper. Needs simple hose connection on external face for vent hose connection. Located on top of tank at opposite end to the emergency water deluge to facilitate mixing. |
| Combined fill and drain | mm | 51mm | Situated on top of tank – internal pipe extending from top to bottom for tank drain | |
| Dry Break Connector | On car Socket (dry break) Staubli or similar: | |||
| OD:175mm | ||||
| Length: 146mm | ||||
| Tank Drain | mm | 25.4 | 1” dry break lance connection on bottom of tank, for cleaning and complete emptying of tank. Access through side of Monocoque. | |
| Water Port – Deluge | mm | 51 | 2” dry break connector as for tank filling – see above. Once connected should be able to operate remotely. Located top of tank - opposite end to the tank vent to facilitate mixing. | |
| Nitrogen Inlet Valve | Located Top front of tank. May need an extra manifold above HTP tank fro Ni. Approx 10 bar, 50-60 litres. | |||
| Pressure Relief Valve (small dia) | mm | To maintain a max 24psi blanket on HTP. | ||
| Leak Mitigation Mechanism | Tank covered in external plastic jacket to contain small leaks |
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