Steam Engine Model

  • Principle Illustrated: Work done by expanding gas

    The water reservoir is electrically heated. The hot vapor is piped to a miniature piston, turning the flywheel.

    The is a rather small demo, best used at the end of large classes so the students can mill around and look at it.

    This demo can be found in cabinet D on shelf 2 of the UCSD PUL Demo Room (WLH 2015).

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