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Item:Live Steam Model Newcomen Atmospheric Beam Engine Kit

Live Steam Model Newcomen Atmospheric Beam Engine Kit

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Item number:190347257832
Item location:Sussex, United Kingdom
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Copyright © Sussex Steam Co. 2006 all rights reserved.

Newcomen Beam Engine Kit by Sussex Steam Co.

 

One of the range of Sussex Steam Co. live steam engines, this is a fully working model working model of the famous Newcomen Atmospheric Steam Engine which  paved the way for the Industrial Revolution in the early 18th Century. 

The probable first installation was at Dudley, England in 1712.

It was designed and built in the days when boilers could only withstand 15 psi and pistons and cylinders could not be made to any great accuracy. The engines power came from the weight of the pump rods raising the piston to the top of its stroke, the cylinder being filled with steam and then water sprayed into the cylinder to condense the steam to cause a vacuum. The pressure of the atmosphere then forced the piston down giving the engine its power stroke. Hence the term 'Atmospheric Engine'.

Click here to see a Live Steam video of this engine in operation

Please note that the Gas Burner in the Video is not included in the kit.

A Fuel Tray is supplied with the kit for use with solid fuel tablets.

In 1763, James Watt's work on a model Newcomen Engine led to his development of a separate condenser and other improvements which revolutionised steam engine design.

At first, the engines were manually operated by cords but soon the valve gear was automated. 

You can see a fully built example of this model at Kew Bridge Steam Museum, London.

This model incorporates the main features of the original automated engines.

 
* Plug Rod that operates the Steam and Water Injection Valves 
* Buoy which controls the power strokes of the piston 
* combined Snifting Valve and Eduction Tank 
*  Water Pump and Water Tank 
 

The model is not difficult to build (no machining is required) but you need patience to set up and operate the engine - you will need an oily rag and a supply of tea towels until you get the hang of it! Disastrous consequences used to occur with the original Newcomen Engine when operated by an unskilled operator.

It is not an accurate scale model of the original engine but serves to demonstrate the main features of an early Newcomen automatic engine with a water pump.

 The boiler is heated by solid fuel tablets - or a gas burner (not supplied) can be used.

All in all, an attractive model of interest to the connoisseur.

The finished model stands 17" high x 11" long and 5" deep. Cylinder bore is 1" and maximum stroke is about 2" (variable).

No Machining Required.

The kit come complete with a full instruction manual.

The Main items of woodwork are pre finished and varnished.

Tools required:

Drill and Drill Bits

Vice

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Junior Hacksaw

Soldering Torch (not essential with pre-soldered Boiler)

File

3mm Tap.

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Shipping available world wide. PayPal and Major Credit Cards accepted.

Shipping costs: USA - £32.00      UK - £12.00.     Europe - £23.00



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