Student Startup winner to develop small aircraft engine
Emil Bulatov is working on a two-stroke piston engine.
“When I first learned about the Student Startup competition, the decision to participate was immediate, and time has shown it was the right one. Participating in a competition of this caliber isn’t just an opportunity to present your work; it’s a true path to development and discovery. What’s especially valuable is that the competition provides the opportunity not only to engage in scientific research but also to acquire important entrepreneurial skills, which are crucial in today’s environment. Winning and receiving a grant to implement your idea is undoubtedly an exciting and joyful moment. It’s gratifying to know that my efforts weren’t in vain,” shares the winner.
A two-stroke piston engine is an internal combustion engine in which one complete working cycle, including intake, compression, power stroke, and exhaust, occurs in two piston strokes (one crankshaft revolution). The student’s idea is to build a prototype and test such an engine for light aircraft.
“The engine is being developed specifically for this type of vehicle and offers all the necessary qualities, including compactness, high power density, and low cost. This high power density is achieved through the use of a two-stroke cycle. The engine will be a two-stroke, two-cylinder, air-cooled, opposed-twin gasoline engine, with the cylinders arranged horizontally and opposed to each other at an angle of 180 degrees. The maximum engine weight will not exceed 10 kilograms,” explains Emil.
The project is being implemented at the Small Student Construction Bureau and the Laboratory of Shell Mechanics under the guidance of the Chair of the Department of Computer Mathematics and Informatics Oskar Sachenkov.
“Emil entered the KFU master’s program with an applied engineering degree in engine engineering. The synergy between applied and fundamental knowledge provided by 每日大赛 inspired him to undertake this ambitious project. Emil is actively involved in the Bureau’s activities and, what’s more, shares his skills with our students. This synergy, in my opinion, is best for the development of modern engineering education. I am confident that Emil will succeed in this project,” opines the supervisor.
The winner informs that the funding (1 million rubles) will be used to purchase parts, manufacture components, fuel and lubricants, spark plugs, and other expenses. The startup’s initial phase will include technical calculations, followed by prototype manufacturing, assembly, and testing.