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=Introduction=
This begins work on Prototype 1 of a turnkey, 1 kW, stationary electrical power generator. The more general product ecology is this:
This begins work on Prototype 1 of a turnkey, 1 kW, stationary electrical power generator. The more general product ecology is this:


[[Image:distibutedpower.jpg|400px]]
[[Image:distibutedpower.jpg|400px]]
The goal is the introduction of a modern, open source steam engine into the marketplace. Goals are both stationary and mobile power, scalable in units of 1, 10, and 100 hp.
=Concept Specifications=
*Open source product development
*Turnkey operation
*1kW max power
*Solid pellet fuel
*Water-based system
*Easy maintenance
*Lifetime desing
*Modular design
*Simplicity (KISS)
*Open source plans
*Open source business model
Other
*Retrofittable into existing stoves - this would be another version beyond scope of Prototype I
=Implementation Options=
*Reciprocating engine
*Uniflow bash valve for long life
*Design for fabrication
*Design for disassembly (Steam Engine Construction Set)
*Scalability
*Modularity
*[[OSE Specifications]]
*Monotube
*Fully automatic
*Efficient (temperature, pressure, regeneration)
*Low cost (max $500 materials, max $500 fabrication)
[[Category:Steam Engine Construction Set]]

Revision as of 20:25, 5 October 2010

Introduction

This begins work on Prototype 1 of a turnkey, 1 kW, stationary electrical power generator. The more general product ecology is this:

Distibutedpower.jpg

The goal is the introduction of a modern, open source steam engine into the marketplace. Goals are both stationary and mobile power, scalable in units of 1, 10, and 100 hp.

Concept Specifications

  • Open source product development
  • Turnkey operation
  • 1kW max power
  • Solid pellet fuel
  • Water-based system
  • Easy maintenance
  • Lifetime desing
  • Modular design
  • Simplicity (KISS)
  • Open source plans
  • Open source business model

Other

  • Retrofittable into existing stoves - this would be another version beyond scope of Prototype I

Implementation Options

  • Reciprocating engine
  • Uniflow bash valve for long life
  • Design for fabrication
  • Design for disassembly (Steam Engine Construction Set)
  • Scalability
  • Modularity
  • OSE Specifications
  • Monotube
  • Fully automatic
  • Efficient (temperature, pressure, regeneration)
  • Low cost (max $500 materials, max $500 fabrication)
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