The EHD-Engine v1.0
By Jean-Louis Naudin
created on April 24, 1999 - JLN Labs - Last update April 27, 1999

The First proof of the principle : Ion wind effect testing

The EHD-Engine v1.0 has been completly enclosed (the ogival electrode AND the annular ring) with several layers of plastic sheets, so this removes all ion wind effect (see the pictures below)

The EHD-Engine v1.0 has been completly enclosed with several layers of plastic sheets

TEST RESULTS : When the High Voltage is applied to the engine, the device moves forward by itself in spite of the air drag increased by the plastic sheets. This confirms that the ion wind effect is not the cause of the motion. (see the video below).

RealVideo of the EHD-Engine v1.0 in a plastic bag

RealVideo of the EHD-Engine v1.0 enclosed (close view)

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Test RUN 2 (04-27-99) :

The EHD-Engine v1.0 has been enclosed in a large plastic bag, so all parasitic ion wind effects are kept inside the bag, by this mean all eventual motion generated by the ion wind is not possible, (see the picture below).

TEST RESULTS : When the High Voltage is applied to the engine, the device moves forward by itself in spite of the air drag increased by the large plastic bag. This new test confirms again that the ion wind effect is not the cause of the motion.

This EHD-Engine v1.0 seems able to move itself in deep space.....

The resulting thrust is undeniable (see the video below).

RealVideo of the EHD-Engine v1.0 enclosed (Test 2)

The EHD-Engine v1.0 is a simple demonstrator but it shows that the EHD propulsion is now a reality....

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