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=Design Concept= | |||
This design was developed by (???) in January of 2009 (1/9/09). | |||
[[Image:Steam Engine Concept.jpeg]] | [[Image:Steam Engine Concept.jpeg]] | ||
=Crankshaft Eccentric= | |||
The piston rod attaches to the crankshaft via an eccentric crank: | |||
[[Image:Crankshaft eccentric.jpeg]] | [[Image:Crankshaft eccentric.jpeg]] | ||
3D | =3D Model= | ||
A conceptual image as of Jan. 19, 2009. | |||
[[Image:Crank_Assembly_2.jpeg]] | [[Image:Crank_Assembly_2.jpeg]] | ||
=Critique= | |||
While this design captures the essentials of a simple unaflow steam engine, it relies on an electronic steam valve (Arduino controlled OS solenoid). Several other problems have come up in recent conversations that this design doesn't address including: | |||
* Piston ring sourcing | |||
* Oiling | |||
* Valve timing (presumably done via a shaft encoder, etc) | |||
* Starting the engine | |||
Revision as of 19:51, 1 May 2011
Design Concept
This design was developed by (???) in January of 2009 (1/9/09).
Crankshaft Eccentric
The piston rod attaches to the crankshaft via an eccentric crank:
3D Model
A conceptual image as of Jan. 19, 2009.
Critique
While this design captures the essentials of a simple unaflow steam engine, it relies on an electronic steam valve (Arduino controlled OS solenoid). Several other problems have come up in recent conversations that this design doesn't address including:
- Piston ring sourcing
- Oiling
- Valve timing (presumably done via a shaft encoder, etc)
- Starting the engine