Looking at steam chest designs, as many a variety as one could ask for yet all do the same basic function. Steam in, steam out. What I cant seem to find is the answer to, is how the difference in piston surface area is compensated for. Given the same allowance of steam, one side with full face should exert more force than the other which is reduced in surface area by the piston rod. In a model this is not an issue.
In full size applications is the amount of steam differentiated between the two sides of the piston to equalize the power stroke over the 360 degree rotation of the crank.
Making models is only half the adventure, how they truly operate is also part of the travel.
Thanks
Robert
In full size applications is the amount of steam differentiated between the two sides of the piston to equalize the power stroke over the 360 degree rotation of the crank.
Making models is only half the adventure, how they truly operate is also part of the travel.
Thanks
Robert