Quick Answer: The Steam Engine Model is a reciprocating piston engine model that shows how external combustion turns heat into mechanical work. It has a flywheel with an integrated drive pulley, a slide valve and a centrifugal governor.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Reciprocating piston-driven assembly
Cast alloy and heat-resistant brass components
Flywheel with integrated drive pulley
Slide valve and centrifugal governor mechanism
Stable machined base platform
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Engine type
Reciprocating piston, external combustion
Materials
Cast alloy and heat-resistant brass components
Flywheel
With integrated drive pulley
Controls
Slide valve and centrifugal governor
About This Product
The model helps students follow the engine cycle from piston movement to flywheel rotation and see how a centrifugal governor regulates speed. It supports lessons on thermodynamic cycles, reciprocating motion and external combustion engines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Steam Engine Model include a governor?
Yes. It has a centrifugal governor mechanism along with a slide valve, and a flywheel with an integrated drive pulley.
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