Scarab.Thank you for the advice.I am familiar with the ICE of early aeroplanes but had no idea that this principle was also applied to steam machinery.It must be very difficult to make steam-tight joint,however.
I read a request for information on how the steam ports are arranged, though it is 12 months old. I just sketched it out and it is not too difficult to do, just hard to explain here.
I read a request for information on how the steam ports are arranged, though it is 12 months old. I just sketched it out and it is not too difficult to do, just hard to explain here.
@Squarerig I'm pretty sure a rotary engine of any sort is simply one where the piston rotates as well as the output shaft - so, in a rotary steam engine the piston rotates. There's quite a good explanation of this specific engine at animatedengines(dot)com
looks like this configuration avoids some of the losses associated with reciprocating forces on the pistons, therefore should have a better power to weight ratio! perhaps with a big enough condensor a viable aeronautical candidate?
I am trying to make one of these for my engineering class, but, I can't find anywhere on how the compressed air is transfered into the cylinder. if anyone could help me, I'd be eternally greatfull.
What could you power with this thing? Just curious?
MrMeddyman 1 month ago
Scarab.Thank you for the advice.I am familiar with the ICE of early aeroplanes but had no idea that this principle was also applied to steam machinery.It must be very difficult to make steam-tight joint,however.
Squarerig 7 months ago
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I read a request for information on how the steam ports are arranged, though it is 12 months old. I just sketched it out and it is not too difficult to do, just hard to explain here.
1943L 1 year ago
I read a request for information on how the steam ports are arranged, though it is 12 months old. I just sketched it out and it is not too difficult to do, just hard to explain here.
1943L 1 year ago
I still don't know what a rotary steam engine is!Who can help me out?
Squarerig 1 year ago
@Squarerig I'm pretty sure a rotary engine of any sort is simply one where the piston rotates as well as the output shaft - so, in a rotary steam engine the piston rotates. There's quite a good explanation of this specific engine at animatedengines(dot)com
scarabeetle101 7 months ago
looks like this configuration avoids some of the losses associated with reciprocating forces on the pistons, therefore should have a better power to weight ratio! perhaps with a big enough condensor a viable aeronautical candidate?
mightywings100 1 year ago
That is sooo cool.
Ray
rayunseitig 1 year ago
sweet engine.
WorldStove 2 years ago
I once used some gear-type car oil pump as a steam engine !
robinhooodvsyou 2 years ago
I am trying to make one of these for my engineering class, but, I can't find anywhere on how the compressed air is transfered into the cylinder. if anyone could help me, I'd be eternally greatfull.
fuzzle44 3 years ago
HINT: Think of the oil passages in the crank shaft of the engine in your car.
tomboi1978 2 years ago
thats a damn good idea! what a simple, yet amazing design
fangus503 3 years ago
Now that's one sweet engine!
Glad you figured out how to post it :-)
I look forward to more....
Dividedhead 3 years ago
Great Video!!! Thanks for sharing:o)
Wes
machinedcreations 3 years ago