Steam Engine Model with Boiler
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11749
The StemAids Steam Engine Model with Boiler is a fully functional, cross-sectional mechanical demonstrator engineered for the empirical study of external combustion and heat-to-work conversion. Optimized for Secondary and Technical Vocational (TVET) physics and engineering curricula, this model facilitates the visualization of the Rankine cycle in a controlled, safe environment. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, it provides a high-fidelity solution for verifying the laws of thermodynamics and the mechanics of reciprocating motion within institutional laboratories.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Boiler Construction |
Heavy-duty, high-pressure tested metallic vessel with sight glass |
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Engine Configuration |
Horizontal/Vertical reciprocating piston with slide valve mechanism |
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Operational Interface |
Hand-cranked for manual demonstration or steam-driven via boiler |
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Safety Hardware |
Integrated safety relief valve, pressure gauge, and steam whistle |
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Drive Mechanism |
Heavyweight flywheel with belt-drive pulley for external load simulation |
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Base Construction |
Heat-resistant, powder-coated metallic or seasoned hardwood base |
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Functional Principle |
External Combustion / Double-Acting Steam Cycle |
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ISO Compliance Code |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
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HS Code |
9023.00.00 (Educational/demonstrational scientific apparatus) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Thermodynamic Cycle Interface: Facilitates student visualization of how thermal energy creates mechanical pressure, supporting Thermodynamics Module 201.
- Work-Energy Quantification: Enables the physical study of expansion, allowing learners to apply the principles of the Rankine cycle to calculate theoretical power output.
- Mechanical Timing Analysis: Supports the analysis of the eccentric-driven slide valve, demonstrating how steam is admitted and exhausted at precise intervals.
- Safety Protocol Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate the importance of pressure regulation and safety valves in high-pressure steam systems, fostering industrial safety awareness.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant) featuring rigid internal bracing to protect the boiler plumbing and delicate valve linkages from torsional stress during transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a Pressure Vessel Safety Certificate.
- Durability: Tropicalized design featuring high-temperature gaskets and corrosion-resistant coatings on all steam-exposed surfaces for long-term reliability in high-humidity climates.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the StemAids Steam Engine Model with Boiler directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- In-House Pressure Testing: Every boiler is hydrostatically tested to 2x the operating pressure to ensure absolute safety during classroom demonstrations.
- Batch-Tested for Uniform Reliability: Moving parts are precision-machined to tight tolerances, ensuring low-friction operation and visible "slow-motion" analysis of the stroke cycle.
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement sight glasses, safety valves, and specialized heat-resistant seals to maximize long-term laboratory ROI.
- Manufacturing Control: Direct oversight of the sectional painting (utilizing industry-standard color-coding for steam and exhaust) ensures high pedagogical clarity for complex mechanical concepts.
