Open Source Steam Power Generator
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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:
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)
Team
See [Steam Engine Construction Set corresponding blog post].
1 kW Steam Engine Electric Generator Prototype from Marcin Jakubowski on Vimeo.