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On 12.6.08, Nick and Marcin had a strategy session in which we decided: | On 12.6.08, Nick and Marcin had a strategy session in which we decided: | ||
*Pursue a simple | *Pursue a simple, single-acting, steam engine with electronically controlled valve | ||
**Pursue stock pipe sections to eliminate casting requirements? | **Pursue stock pipe sections to eliminate casting requirements? | ||
=Electronics= | |||
*[http://www.ascovalve.com/Applications/Products/Solenoid2WayData.aspx#HotWater Asco valve] - 8 hz, 150 PSIg operating pressure solenoid steam valve | |||
=Materials= | =Materials= | ||
Revision as of 01:48, 8 December 2008
Introduction
Nick Raaum is project manager.
Strategy
On 12.6.08, Nick and Marcin had a strategy session in which we decided:
- Pursue a simple, single-acting, steam engine with electronically controlled valve
- Pursue stock pipe sections to eliminate casting requirements?
Electronics
- Asco valve - 8 hz, 150 PSIg operating pressure solenoid steam valve
Materials
- A56 Schedule 80 half inch piping, carbon steel