Steam Engines

Background

Generating Steam by heating water above its boiling point and using the resulting pressure was to the basis of the first engines to replace wind-, water-, and muscle-power. In the 1st Century AD, the Greek geometer and inventor Hero (Heron) of Alexandria built an engine that converted the velocity of a steam jet into rotational movement: The Hero Engine - the first steam driven engine. The basic idea of the Steam Engine was born. Thomas Newcomen's invention of the first practical steam engine in 1705 and its improvement by James Watt sixty years later mark the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and the basis for energy supply in modern society. It's a real mystery why it took the best part of two millennia before significant progress on Hero's approach was made. Today the optimized Clausius Rankine cycle is the most common thermodynamic steam process in the conventional power plants that supply the immense demand for electrical power for modern society. The basic concept of the Steam Engine, but using alternative working fluids instead of water, will probably play a significant role in future energy systems powered by solar and geothermal heat. The engines on this page are reminiscent of early steam technology and an exciting introduction to the thermodynamics of heat engines.

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Price: 661 €

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BigSteam - Large Transparent Steam Engine

This large and gorgeous-looking steam engine is powered by an alcohol burner (included). The transparent boiler and cylinder - all made of DURAN heat-resistant glass - provide a direct view of the boiling water and the expanding steam. The engine, mounted on an acrylic base plate uses ball bearings for the connecting rod and crank shaft. Most of the parts are made of polished brass. Technical data:

Boiler Volume 50 ml
Operating Time per Water Charge 20-25 min
Working Pressure 0,5 bar
Rotational Speed ~800 rpm
Mechanical Power ~1 Watt

A great steam engine for educational purposes.

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Price: 364 €

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BigSteamKit - Large Transparent Steam Engine - Kit

The BigSteamKit includes all finished parts and a detailed instruction manual to assemble the engine yourself. No machining is required; only common hand tools and epoxy glue are needed to put it together. Take your time and enjoy building this extraordinary steam engine.

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Price: 76 €

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HeroEngine - Engine driven by Steam Repulsion

The idea of the HeroEngine, also known as an aeolipile, is considered to be the first recorded approach to constructing a steam driven engine. The device consists of an air-tight glass sphere with curved pipes projecting from it. Water inside the rotating chamber is heated by an external burner (not included). As the water boils, the steam escapes through the pipes creating a reaction force that causes the device to spin.

Price: 107 €

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SmartSteamCandle - Candle Steam Engine

A charming miniature steam engine powered by a candle.
Technical data:

Dimension 5,5cm x 5,5cm x 11cm
Boiler Volume (Glass Duran) 5 ccm
Piston ø 3 mm
Running time 5 minutes
Fuel Foodwarmer Candle

Price: 100 €

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SmartSteamCandleKit - Candle Steam Engine - Kit

The SmartSteamCandle kit includes all finished parts and an instruction manual to assemble the engine. You only need common hand tools. No gluing or soldering is required.

Price: 121 €

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SmartSteamPowerstation - Steam Powerstation with Dynamo

Our electric power station with dynamo and lamp can be used to teach the electrical facts of life! A wonderful gift.
Technical data:

Dimension 10,5cm x 2,5cm x 7cm
Boiler Volume (Glass Duran) 5 ccm
Piston ø 3 mm
Running time 5 minutes
Fuel Foodwarmer Candle

Price: 113 €

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SmartSteamPowerstationKit - Steam Powerstation with Dynamo - Kit

The SmartSteamPowerstation kit includes all finished parts and an instruction manual to assemble the engine. You only need common hand tools. No gluing or soldering is required.

Price: 111 €

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SmartSteamTrike - Movable Steam Powered Trike

An extraordinary steam engine on three wheels: The little machine's power is directly transmitted to the wheels via a belt. Light the fire and after a few minutes the little engine will be chugging along.
Technical data:

Dimension 8,5cm x 5,0cm x 8cm
Boiler Volume (Glass Duran) 5 ccm
Piston ø 3 mm
Running time 5 minutes
Fuel Esbit - solid fuel tablets (included)

Price: 104 €

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SmartSteamTrikeKit - Movable Steam Powered Trike - Kit

The SmartSteamTrike kit includes all finished parts and an instruction manual to assemble the engine. You only need common hand tools. No gluing or soldering is required.

Price: 13 €

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Steamer - Repulsion Steam Boat

What at first sight looks very toy-like, is in fact a very clever physical system: The main driving mechanism consists of a small boiler and two connected pipes. With a pipette put a small amount of water into the boiler, light the candle (pipette and 3 candles included) and put the boat on the surface of a bath of water, garden pond, etc. As the water boils, the steam escapes through the two pipes; the resulting reaction force pushes the boat along. When the boiler runs out of water, the condensation of steam in the pipes creates a negative pressure that sucks fresh water back into the boiler and starts the cycle again. A great example of the self-stabilization of oscillating systems.

Price: 136 €

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Steamy - Candle Steam Engine

Steamy, one of the smallest steam engines in the world, uses a single food-warmer candle for fuel. It consists of a removable piston and flywheel unit, a boiler and a stand. Most parts are made of high quality brass. Simply fill the small boiler with a few milliliters of water and place the engine in its special stand. A few minutes after lighting the candle you can start the engine with a smooth kick of the flywheel and get about 6 minutes of operation with one water charge. A miniature version of the old steam technology: small, compact and a piece of art for your desk (height ~ 9cm)

Price: 119 €

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SteamyKit - Candle Steam Engine - Kit

Our candle steam engine as kit: The kit includes all finished parts (22) and instructions to assemble the engine. You only need common hand tools and an epoxy to put it together. No machining is required. After assembling the engine, enjoy this fascinating engine that uses only a single food warmer candle to generate steam and mechnical movement.

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Keywords

Water, Thermal Energy, Mechanical Work, Energy Conversion, Evaporation, Steam Pressure, Steam Engine, Steam Power, Heat Engine, Candle Steam Engine, Hero´s Engine, Aeolipile, James Watt, Thomas Newcomen, Clausius Rankine, Heron of Alexandria

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