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Revision as of 19:54, 1 May 2011
Main > Energy > Steam Engine
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