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An engine that literally runs on "water hammer" ?

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ChrisJ
ChrisJ Member Posts: 17,068
in Strictly Steam
The Newcomen engine.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newcomen_atmospheric_engine


I'm kind of amazed.



Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

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  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 17,068
    https://youtu.be/HC6LUWSBXjk

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,686
    Love it! I wish the narrator would have stepped outside before talking. My old ears couldn't make out most of what he said.
    Retired and loving it.
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 26,834
    It worked just fine! The overall efficiency left something to be desired, though... :)
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Gordy
    Gordy Member Posts: 9,546
    http://youtu.be/EVxByLO_6cA


    http://youtu.be/cYNYgZXZwho

    I love the old steam equipment. Gives,a whole new meaning to wearing loose fitting clothing.
  • Harvey Ramer
    Harvey Ramer Member Posts: 2,281
    Good stuff!
  • ColinFarquhar
    ColinFarquhar Member Posts: 16
    That 110 puts on a really nice show... My understanding of the steam cat is that it was built/rebuilt from a crankshaft & not much else...
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 17,068
    DanHolohan said:

    Love it! I wish the narrator would have stepped outside before talking. My old ears couldn't make out most of what he said.

    I agree.
    The way they did that was very poor. Hearing the machine operate is wonderful, but hearing someone explain it is also nice just not at the same time.

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

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