Clem Engine was the real deal, I now know how it works and can prove it!

[e2matrix]

Nice work Tommy!    Sounds like you are describing the Viktor Schauberger vortex or implosion effect which is one of the few paths to 'free energy' I believe has real potential.    One of Clem's design definitely seems to be related to  Schauberger as seen in this Clem drawing:

[TommeyLReed]

Thanks All,

e2matrix, I read just about all the claims of how Richard Clem built his motor, most was proven wrong after many prototypes.

If you read between the lines you will see that my design seems to be dealing with some of his comments in the past.

https://keelynet.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/the-clem-engine-reborn/

This picture showing what looks like a torque converter with stator vanes ( could be where the fluid was moving outward away from the center input of the engine (1), this is a clear sign that it is not a rim jet but a vacuum created due to rotation. The rotary union (2) allow the engine to be running on a  horizontal position, but this could have been vertical at first due to the fact rotary unions cost money.

I'm waiting on a hydraulic motor to build a working prototype to prove my theories, it's about 29hp and all that is need to drive it is a vacuum of liquid to continual the rotation.

Tom

[pomodoro]

I don't think the pressure from the centrifugal force amounts to  much when converted to thrust. The ejected velocity of the fluid from the jets will be very slow compared the radial velocity of the spinning jets themselves. Calculations don't seem too hard.

[TommeyLReed]

Hi Pomodoro,

When the rotation of the cone/drum is powered by the rim jets, the pressure drops do to the fact the inertia of centrifugal force is being created.

This video shows that head pressure is constant, but as the torque converter rim jet increase in rpm due to thrust, the inertia centrifugal forces increase and cause the fluid to speed up from the input port, this also increase vacuum pressure.

When moving more flow outward due to inertia it will create more flow coming into the port.

When measured in pounds, centrifugal force is given by the formula wv2/gr
Where w is the weight of the object in pounds, v the velocity in feet per second, g the acceleration of gravity (32 feet per second per second), and r the radius of the circle in feet.
Thrust = 1.57 x psi * D * D
Velocity = \/32+32*(psi/0.434)
RPM= (PI*Dia/12) /(60*fps)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaMyKhY6kZw

Tom

[MagnaProp]

Good info and video Tommey.

...rim jets, ... this also increase vacuum pressure...

Can we add some Tinman Venturi effect to the rim jets for additional free help? Might have to go with steam if you add that?