This amazingly simple engine runs at 700rpm heated only by a small candle. Powered by an alcohol burner the Lamina Flow engine quickly accelerates up to ~ 1000rpm.
Some important dimensions of my latest Lamina version, the one on the pictures here: [ Ссылка ]
Test tube:
Length - 100mm
Internal Diameter - 11mm
Regenerator:
Material - very fine steel wool.
Occupies ~2/3 of the test tube.
Restrictor (the opening between test tube and power piston):
Diameter ~ 5.5 mm
Length ~ 7mm
Power piston:
Material - graphite
Diameter - 16mm
Stroke - 30mm
Flywheel:
Diameter - 90mm
Weight - 200grams
Mounted on miniature ball bearings.
Speed:
Heated by a tee light: over 1000rpm.
Heated by a alcohol burner: up to 1800rpm
Measured shaft power: 140 mW
Check out this video: [ Ссылка ]
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