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The Open Source Ecology project seeks to develop a modular, scalable, open source steam engine capable of converting steam generated by a solar collector or boiler into power that can be used to generate electricity or drive machines found in the [[Global Village Construction Set]].
The Open Source Ecology project seeks to develop a modular, scalable, open source steam engine capable of converting steam generated by a solar collector or boiler into power that can be used to generate electricity or drive machines found in the [[Global Village Construction Set]].


Steam engines take energy available as high pressure, high temperature steam and convert it into reciprocal motion.  This motion can then be turned into rotational motion using a crankshaft.  At the start of the twentieth century, steam engines provided power for farms, factories, and transportation.  They were largely replaced by internal combustion engines.  The Open Source Ecology project is interested in reviving steam technology to develop a modern steam engine to provide alternatives to engines driven by gasoline or diesel - which are becoming increasingly more expensive as our world passes the point of peak oil production.
==Details==
 
==Earlier Efforts==
 
Several attempts have been made to design an OSE steam engine.  These include:
 
* An early design attempt:  [[Steam Engine Design/2009]]
* An electronic design using solenoids:  [[Steam Engine Design/Solenoid]]
* The arrowhead bump valve design: [[Steam Engine Design]] - this is the current design under development.
* A rotating valve design using stepper motors:  [[Steam Engine Design/Rotating Valve]]
* A proposed ball bump valve design:  TBD


See [[Steam Engine Intro]] if you are interested in the current OSE steam engine project.
See [[Steam Engine Intro]] if you are interested in the current OSE steam engine project.
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* [[Steam Engine/Terminology]] - terms used in steam engine technology
* [[Steam Engine/Terminology]] - terms used in steam engine technology


== Joining the Steam Engine Team==
Steam engines take energy available as high pressure, high temperature steam and convert it into reciprocal motion.  This motion can then be turned into rotational motion using a crankshaft.  At the start of the twentieth century, steam engines provided power for farms, factories, and transportation.  They were largely replaced by internal combustion engines.  The Open Source Ecology project is interested in reviving steam technology to develop a modern steam engine to provide alternatives to engines driven by gasoline or diesel - which are becoming increasingly more expensive as our world passes the point of peak oil production.
 
==Product Ecology==
[[Image:File:3b-Solarenergyeco.png|thumb|600px|[[Steam Engine Product Ecology]]]]
 
'''Made with'''
*[[Induction Furnace]] - Steel


OSE policies on GVCS projects specify that only active, contributing people are considered part of the project team.  While we are always looking for people to help out, we need people who are committed to making real contributions.  We do not need people who want to talk about building steam engines, we need people who want to design and actually build them.  If you are such a person, please fill out the [[Team Culturing Survey]] and get yourself set up with accounts on the forum and wiki.  All Steam Engine documentation is publicly posted on the OSE wiki.
'''Uses'''
*[[Gasifier]] - Heat
*[[Steam Generator]] - Steam
*[[Solar Concentrator]] - Heat


After joining OSE, have a look at [[Steam Engine/Things To Do]] and the Steam Engine Pivotal Project [https://www.pivotaltracker.com/projects/300681#].  Pivotal is a project management tool that allows us to track tasks that need to be done. Figure out what you are interested and what matches your skills and experiences.  Then get in touch with the Steam Engine Project Manager (Mark Norton - markjnorton (at) earthlink (dot) net).
'''Creates'''
*[[Electricity]]
*[[Power]]


You will be given one or two tasks to complete before being invited as a full project participant.  To some degree, this is a test of your commitment.  More than that, it is a way of building trust in your ability to make a meaningful contribution.  OSE GVCS Project teams are deliberately lean and agile.  The pace can be fast at times and we need you to adapt to the current rate of development.


=Product Ecology=
==Components==


=Features=


=Status=
==Status==
The Steam Engine is nearing the [[Steam_Engine/Manufacturing_Instructions|Prototyping phase of product development]]. Those interested in fabricating prototype should contact [[Mark Norton]].


==See Also==
*[[Steam Engine Archive]]
*[[CHP]]


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Revision as of 21:02, 19 September 2011


Steam Engine
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Overview

Current conceptual view

Steam Engine/Index - topical index to all steam engine pages.

The Open Source Ecology project seeks to develop a modular, scalable, open source steam engine capable of converting steam generated by a solar collector or boiler into power that can be used to generate electricity or drive machines found in the Global Village Construction Set.

Details

See Steam Engine Intro if you are interested in the current OSE steam engine project.

Steam engines take energy available as high pressure, high temperature steam and convert it into reciprocal motion. This motion can then be turned into rotational motion using a crankshaft. At the start of the twentieth century, steam engines provided power for farms, factories, and transportation. They were largely replaced by internal combustion engines. The Open Source Ecology project is interested in reviving steam technology to develop a modern steam engine to provide alternatives to engines driven by gasoline or diesel - which are becoming increasingly more expensive as our world passes the point of peak oil production.

Product Ecology

File:File:3b-Solarenergyeco.png
Steam Engine Product Ecology

Made with

Uses

Creates


Components

Status

The Steam Engine is nearing the Prototyping phase of product development. Those interested in fabricating prototype should contact Mark Norton.

See Also


The Global Village Construction Set
Habitat CEB Press Cement Mixer Sawmill Bulldozer Backhoe
Agriculture Tractor Seeder Hay Rake Well-Drilling Rig
Microtractor Soil Pulverizer Spader Hay Cutter Trencher
Bakery Oven Dairy Milker Microcombine Baler
Industry Multimachine Ironworker Laser Cutter Welder Plasma Cutter
CNC Torch Table Metal Roller Rod and Wire Mill Press Forge Universal Rotor
3D Printer 3D Scanner CNC Circuit Mill Industrial Robot Chipper Hammermill
Drill Press Induction Furnace
Energy Power Cube Gasifier Burner Solar Concentrator Electric Motor Generator Hydraulic Motor
Steam Engine Heat Exchanger Wind Turbine Pelletizer Universal Power Supply
Nickel-Iron Battery
Materials Aluminum Extractor Bioplastic Extruder
Transportation Car Truck

Imprimante 3D Scanner 3D Extracteur d'Aluminum Pelleteuse Four à Pain Presse à balles de paille Extrudeuse à bioplastiques Bulldozer Voiture Presse BTC Betonnière Broyeur à marteaux Imprimante de circuits électroniques Table de découpe numérique Trayeuse Perçeuse à colonne Moteur électrique Gazogène Faucheuse Râteau à foin Moteur hydraulique Fourneau à induction Bras robotisé Poinçonneuse Découpeur Laser Laminoir à plaques Microcombine Microtracteur Multimachine Batterie Ni-Fe Machine à granulés Torche plasma Power Cube Presse hydraulique Laminoir à barres et fils de fer Pulvérisateur de terre Scierie Semoir Concentrateur solaire Roto-bêche Moteur à vapeur Echangeur de chaleur Tracteur Fraiseuse de tranchée Camion Alimentation électrique universelle Rotor universel Poste de soudure à l'arc Plateforme de forage de puits Eolienne

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