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There is a wealth of information on the OSE steam engine gathered in the OSE Wiki. The [[Steam Engine Index]] page shows all of them grouped by topic. Pages of specific interest include: | There is a wealth of information on the OSE steam engine gathered in the OSE Wiki. The [[Steam Engine Index]] page shows all of them grouped by topic. Pages of specific interest include: | ||
* History of the idea [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Design/Historic] | * History of the idea [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Design/Historic] | ||
* Commercial | * Commercial Examples | ||
* Inputs and Outputs needed | * Inputs and Outputs needed | ||
* How well it meets OSE Specifications, goals, and requirements. | * How well it meets OSE Specifications, goals, and requirements. | ||
* Relationship to | * Relationship to Other Concepts or Functions | ||
* Specifications [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Specifications] including: | * Specifications [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Specifications] including: | ||
** Preliminary | ** Preliminary Drawings [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Specifications] | ||
** Designs [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Design] | ** Designs [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Design] | ||
** Calculations [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Construction_Set_Calculations] and [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Specifications/Work_Diagrams] and [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Specifications/Spreadsheet] | ** Calculations [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Construction_Set_Calculations] and [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Specifications/Work_Diagrams] and [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Specifications/Spreadsheet] | ||
** Parts | ** Parts Lists [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Bill_of_Materials] | ||
** Build | ** Build Instructions [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Build_Instructions] | ||
** other | ** other Documentation | ||
* Explanations of why certain designs are preferred | * Explanations of why certain designs are preferred | ||
* Performance and | * Performance and Efficiency [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Efficiency] and [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Steam_Engine_Efficiency_Calculations] | ||
* Scaling to | * Scaling to Different Sizes | ||
* Uncommon | * Uncommon Items Needed | ||
[[Category:Steam Engine]] | [[Category:Steam Engine]] | ||
Revision as of 13:01, 4 June 2011
Main > Energy > Steam Engine
Title
The Open Source Modern Steam Engine
Keywords
- Steam Engine
- Power
- Uniflow
- Bump Valve
Description
The OSE steam engine allows steam generated from a solar concentrator [1] or boiler [2] to be converted first in linear motion (pushing on a piston) and then to rotary motion (using a crankshaft) that can be used to perform useful work (like running a hydraulic pump) or to generate electricity [3]. The first prototype [4] is a uniflow engine design [5], which means that steam is admitted on one side of the piston and allowed to vent to the atmosphere after it has expanded. Steam is controlled using a bump valve [6].
Technical Information
There is a wealth of information on the OSE steam engine gathered in the OSE Wiki. The Steam Engine Index page shows all of them grouped by topic. Pages of specific interest include:
- History of the idea [7]
- Commercial Examples
- Inputs and Outputs needed
- How well it meets OSE Specifications, goals, and requirements.
- Relationship to Other Concepts or Functions
- Specifications [8] including:
- Explanations of why certain designs are preferred
- Performance and Efficiency [16] and [17]
- Scaling to Different Sizes
- Uncommon Items Needed