Open Source Steam Power Generator

Introduction

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

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

• Electrical power generator
• Open source product development
• Turnkey operation
• 1kW max electrical 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)

Team

• Karl Petersen
• Marcin Jakubowski

See [Steam Engine Construction Set corresponding blog post].

1 kW Steam Engine Electric Generator Prototype from Marcin Jakubowski on Vimeo.