Steam Engine Breakdown

Breakdown

Design

Prototype 1 Design Elements:

• 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

Prototype 1 Fabrication Elements:

• Cylinder
• 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
  • Support assembly

Performance

Components

Crankshaft

• no welding in this design.
• does require tapping holes for machine screws.
• needs counterbalance to not vibrate.

Bump Valve

This is one possible design for a bump valve.