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Old 25th Apr 2019, 07:19
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KiloB
 
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Alternatively!

Or here is a revolutionary thought! Rather use the power used for the air pumps to drive a propellor fitted on the nose. Steady state speed, so should be more efficient.
There is a whiff of “something for nothing” about this proposal. For example, air is being pumped ‘in’ when outside pressure is at its lowest and ‘out’ when at its highest.
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