Power Cube Conceptual Design - Revision history

Eric: Fixed a Category Link

2022-03-09T02:14:35Z

Fixed a Category Link

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	[[Category:~~Powercube~~]]		[[Category: Power Cube]]

Eric: Finished the page out

2020-05-29T20:06:11Z

Finished the page out

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 *Modularity - quick couplers are used to connect the Power Cube to other devices
 *Product Ecology - can be powered by the OSE Gasifier, is the core of a MicroTractor, and can be used to power or build other and larger machines. Can be stacked for bulldozer duty.

AbeAnderson: /* Cooler */

2018-05-10T02:15:37Z

Cooler

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	*Contains a mounting mechanism for the cooler, such as a grate		*Contains a mounting mechanism for the cooler, such as a grate
	*Must have sufficient cooling for the engine in the power cube. See [[Hydraulic Calculations]]		*Must have sufficient cooling for the engine in the power cube. See [[Hydraulic Calculations]]
			*Mounting kit uses rubber mounts between pipes compressed by bolts.

	=Tank=		=Tank=
	=Return Line Filter=		=Return Line Filter=

AbeAnderson: /* With Tank */

2018-03-20T21:17:10Z

With Tank

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	*Location of fittings: suction lines are 2" from bottom		*Location of fittings: suction lines are 2" from bottom
	*Return lines are as far to the top as possible, in line		*Return lines are as far to the top as possible, in line
			*Return lines have elbows inside the tank with pipes down to about 4" from the bottom to prevent air entrainment. (except slow case drains).
	*Filter location allows for screwing on of the filter. The filter screws on. Make sure in the finished power cube, the filter can be screwed off - ie, nothing blocks it from being unscrewed.		*Filter location allows for screwing on of the filter. The filter screws on. Make sure in the finished power cube, the filter can be screwed off - ie, nothing blocks it from being unscrewed.
	*The simplest way to attach fittings into the tank is to weld the pipes right in: return lines are 3/4" pipe for filter, and 1/2" pipe for the other returns, and 1/4" pipe for case drain, and 3/4" for suction		*The simplest way to attach fittings into the tank is to weld the pipes right in: return lines are 3/4" pipe for filter, and 1/2" pipe for the other returns, and 1/4" pipe for case drain, and 3/4" for suction

Marcin: /* With Tank */

2018-02-16T01:20:12Z

With Tank

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	*3/4" return line is for the filter, and it's a 3/4" pipe, with thread on the receiving end for screwing in the filter		*3/4" return line is for the filter, and it's a 3/4" pipe, with thread on the receiving end for screwing in the filter
	*Make sure the metal part of the filter can be screwed in without interference once power cube is assembled		*Make sure the metal part of the filter can be screwed in without interference once power cube is assembled
			*Sucktion lines have 1" ball valves.
			:*Make suction pipe threaded, so that you put the ball valve on it
			:*Put a barb (meaning a 3/4" pipe without threads) - on the ball valve - so that other power cubes can be attached to these.

	==Without Tank==		==Without Tank==

Marcin: /* Without Tank */

2018-02-16T01:16:58Z

Without Tank

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	==Without Tank==		==Without Tank==
	*Consists of 6 CNC cut plates		*Consists of 6 CNC cut plates
			*Tank is not included
			*Daughter power cubes use a suction line that goes to the mother power cube

	=Engine=		=Engine=

Marcin: /* Frame */

2018-02-16T01:16:07Z

Frame

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 =Frame=
-*Mild steel frame
+==With Tank==
 *Provides a solid frame around Power Cube, such that it could be lifted
 *Lift hooks need be put on the frame.
-*Frame is CNC cut. Easiest method of frame production is to cut it with CNC.
+*Frame is CNC cut. Easiest method of frame production is to cut it with CNC. If build manually, use 2" angle
-*Includes 6 pieces of metal for frame, such that assembly is easy and self-aligning.
+*Includes 7 pieces of metal for frame, such that assembly is easy and self-aligning.
-*Tank must have
+*Tank is frame-integrated.
 =Engine=

Marcin at 00:46, 16 February 2018

2018-02-16T00:46:47Z

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	*No need to use a set screw on the spline coupler.		*No need to use a set screw on the spline coupler.
	*The engine side of coupler requires set screw to hold the key in place. Otherwise you may lose or shear the key if the key falls out.		*The engine side of coupler requires set screw to hold the key in place. Otherwise you may lose or shear the key if the key falls out.
			*Pump coupler is mild steel plates, with bolt pattern that matches engine. See [[Engine Bolt Patterns]].

	=Cooler=		=Cooler=

Marcin: /* Frame */

2018-02-16T00:45:28Z

Frame

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 *For 10 gpm scale of power - use a 16 hp engine. 18 hp is ok, too.

Marcin: /* Pump - 16-18 Hp Cubes */

2018-02-16T00:41:13Z

Pump - 16-18 Hp Cubes

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	*Use only hydraulic duty (2000+ PSI) hose and fittings on outlet of pump.		*Use only hydraulic duty (2000+ PSI) hose and fittings on outlet of pump.
	*Pump is parallel to engine - shaft of pump and engine align. When the pump is installed, the alignment with engine shaft must be such that there is no resistance. You can check this by for example pulling the pull start, or rotating the top of the engine - to make sure the engine is still spinning freely.		*Pump is parallel to engine - shaft of pump and engine align. When the pump is installed, the alignment with engine shaft must be such that there is no resistance. You can check this by for example pulling the pull start, or rotating the top of the engine - to make sure the engine is still spinning freely.
			*Dual stage log splitter pump may be used for better efficiency, but this is pump is slighly longer. The log splitter pump can be used for cylinder load only, as this would cause unpredictable speed jumps with motors.
			*Single stage gear pump can be used with both cylinders and motors
			*When tightening the hydraulic pump - make sure that you tighten evenly. Do not tighten one side more than other, as that may cause slight misalignment and lock up the pump-to-engine coupling
			*No need to use a set screw on the spline coupler.
			*The engine side of coupler requires set screw to hold the key in place. Otherwise you may lose or shear the key if the key falls out.

	=Cooler=		=Cooler=