This short video shows our new steam powered generator. The engine is a 1903 6hp CB & C, coupled to a 1940 Lookout Boiler. We built the alternator much along the lines of our wind turbines. At ...
This short video shows our new steam powered generator. The engine is a 1903 6hp CB & C, coupled to a 1940 Lookout Boiler. We built the alternator much along the lines of our wind turbines. At 200 rpm it puts right at 2000 Watts into my battery bank. It's easy to sustain this burning local wood. Nice backup generator and loads of fun. Checkout the webpage about it all here: http://otherpower.com/steamengine.shtml
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Have you thought of fitting a forced draft system? You may find the fuel burns cleaner then, thus getting more energy out of it - hopefully more than is required to power the fan.
You could. You could run a sterling engine off it, or use the steam for district heating. Of course, since they don't run it often the district heating probably isn't worth it. And it produces more power than they need, so it's not worth harnessing the extra power output -- except to save wood.
Hi, Nice setup and I like what you are doing with the wind turbines as well. Could I get you to share with me where you source your N40 grade NdFeB magnets that are 1 1/2" X 3" X 3/4"? Thanks in advance!
Great blend of old low tech reliability combined wih igenuity 2kw is very impressive, good example for everyone, great tha these old stationaries are sill looked after!, Thanks
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Id love to have something like that as a back up
Nice setup though.
Have you thought of fitting a forced draft system? You may find the fuel burns cleaner then, thus getting more energy out of it - hopefully more than is required to power the fan.