First Test of a DIY Steam Turbine running off a 4" Copper MSM Boiler.

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Brilliant and a big thank you Mark for posting these up for me. I really enjoyed going over them in detail in your photos.
Would also enjoy looking at any other pics/vids that you come across.
Thanks again!
 
I can do blurred pictures without the help of the running machines...
But I do like the styling and finish of the green generator. Makes me want some suitable good looking covers for my bicycle wheel alternator. I can't use a turbine with it as the starting torque required by the generator is very high - from the permanent magnet rotors (2). So I'll have to use reciprocating plant for mine, with a suitable gearing to get 600~900rpm for the generator. Driven by my battery drill, the LED lamp is bright. (possibly 7W?).
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An Update.. a twin, SA, oscillator - 5/8" bore x 3/4" stroke, at 60 psi (AIR) just about makes this generator go.... But the engine is well knackered - needs pistons that approach the same size as the bore, and big-ends that don't rattle loudly! - Maybe a new crank and pistons, with re-bored cylinders? - Time, and time... to do these things.
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