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=Breakdown=
{{Category=Steam Engine}}


==Design==
Contents of this file have been moved to:


[[File:Design-Chart.png]]
* [[Steam Engine Design]]
 
* [[Steam Engine Specifications]]
'''Prototype 1 Design Elements:'''
* [[Steam Engine Specifications/Geometry]]
 
* Cylinder
* Piston Assembly
* Bump Valve Assembly
* Oil Sprayer
* Crankshaft
 
Later designs could include an oil separator on output, quick connectors for steam input and exhaust, oil-less design, etc.
 
==Fabrication==
 
[[File:Fab-Chart.png]]
 
'''Prototype 1 Fabrication Elements:
 
* Cylinder
** Cylinder support assembly
** Cylinder sleeve
* Piston
* Piston Rod
* Bump Valve
** Ball
** Spring
** Bump Rod
** Case
** Steam Connection ??
* Oil sprayer
* Crankshaft
** Shaft pieces (2)
** Offset plates (2)
** Crank piece (1)
** Couplers (2)
** Screws
** Crankshaft support assembly
 
==Performance==
 
[[File:Performance-Chart.png]]
 
=Components=
 
==Crankshaft==
 
[[Image:Crankshaft.png]]
 
* no welding in this design.
* does require tapping holes for machine screws.
* needs counterbalance to not vibrate.
 
==Bump Valve==
 
[[Image:Bump-Valve.png]]
 
This is one possible design for a bump valve.
 
[[Category:Steam Engine]]

Latest revision as of 19:01, 5 May 2011