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This is a project I run in my after school engineering club, normally air/steam engines are difficult to make and even harder to get running, I studied various plans and developed this relatively easy build..........even a poorly made example will run. It is a proud moment for both the student and the teacher when they complete and run one of these. Check the video to see one in action.
Learning Objective
Students will apply a series of fundamental engineering skills using a variety of equipment and machinery to work with precision, this includes lathes and milling machines. They have the opportunity to either work independently from a step by step guide or if unsure about a process can ask a friend or teacher for guidance enabling them to learn a new skill. Students aim to recall previously learnt skills and apply in a more challenging situation, they have to use a metal lathe to drill to a precise depth, parallel turn to a specific tolerance, and......... they will also learn how to cast aluminium. This project is a skills challenge and a massive confidence builder.
Future learning objective
I am intending on expanding this next year to include scientific calculations.
This is a project I run in my after school engineering club, normally air/steam engines are difficult to make and even harder to get running, I studied various plans and developed this relatively easy build..........even a poorly made example will run. It is a proud moment for both the student and the teacher when they complete and run one of these. Check the video to see one in action.
Learning Objective
Students will apply a series of fundamental engineering skills using a variety of equipment and machinery to work with precision, this includes lathes and milling machines. They have the opportunity to either work independently from a step by step guide or if unsure about a process can ask a friend or teacher for guidance enabling them to learn a new skill. Students aim to recall previously learnt skills and apply in a more challenging situation, they have to use a metal lathe to drill to a precise depth, parallel turn to a specific tolerance, and......... they will also learn how to cast aluminium. This project is a skills challenge and a massive confidence builder.
Future learning objective
I am intending on expanding this next year to include scientific calculations.
- F=MA
- PSI Vs RPM graph
- Efficiency
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Also what length, diameter and strength spring is best to use?
Regards
Adrian
you should design an air powered car ! that thing would run itself. you would become a millionare
Steve
I'm up in Lancashire.
Steve
I would say that this could run as a steam engine as well, just connect it to a steam boiler instead of a compressor.
Vince