Steam Engine Model with Dynamo
Product Code : SCL-EAE-11212
Quick answer: The Steam Engine Model with Dynamo is a working model that shows energy changing from heat to mechanical to electrical energy. A burner heats water in the boiler, steam drives the piston and flywheel, and the engine turns a small dynamo giving about 1.5-3 V DC to light an LED or bulb. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools and colleges.
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Boiler | Heavy-gauge brass boiler |
| Engine | Double-acting piston with slide valve and flywheel, open layout |
| Frame and base | Steel frame on a heavy non-slip base |
| Dynamo output | Approx. 1.5 to 3 V DC |
| Indicator | Mounted LED or miniature bulb |
| Safety | Spring-loaded safety valve and whistle |
How the model is used in teaching
The model follows the chain of energy changes that powered the Industrial Revolution. Chemical energy in the fuel becomes heat, the heat turns water into steam under pressure, the expanding steam pushes the piston to and fro, and the flywheel turns that motion into steady rotation. The dynamo then converts rotation into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction, which lights the lamp.
- Stand the model on a flat, heat-resistant surface in a well-ventilated room.
- Fill the boiler with water to the level given in the instruction manual before lighting the burner.
- Light the burner under the boiler and wait for steam pressure to build.
- Give the flywheel a gentle turn to start the engine and watch the lamp light as the dynamo turns.
- Let the model cool completely before refilling or handling the boiler.
The open cylinder and flywheel let students watch the slide valve and piston at work, and the lamp gives a clear sign that electricity is being produced. The model supports lessons on the laws of thermodynamics, heat engines and power generation.
Key features
- Shows heat to mechanical to electrical energy conversion in one working model
- Heavy-gauge brass boiler with spring-loaded safety valve and whistle
- Double-acting piston, slide valve and flywheel visible in an open layout
- Miniature dynamo giving about 1.5-3 V DC to a mounted LED or bulb
- Heavy non-slip base that stays steady while the engine runs
What is included
- Steam engine assembly with boiler
- Miniature dynamo, mounted
- Burner
- Mounted LED or bulb indicator
Documentation and supply
An instruction manual with safety guidelines is supplied with the model. Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the steam engine model with dynamo at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools and colleges in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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Frequently asked questions
What energy changes does the steam engine model show?
Chemical energy in the fuel becomes heat, heat becomes mechanical energy in the piston and flywheel, and the dynamo turns that motion into electrical energy that lights the lamp.
What safety features does the steam engine model have?
The boiler has a spring-loaded safety valve that releases excess pressure, and a whistle. The model should be run under supervision on a heat-resistant surface and left to cool before handling.
What is the price of the steam engine model with dynamo?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the steam engine model with dynamo to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code SCL-EAE-11212 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the steam engine model with dynamo?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the steam engine model with dynamo at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code SCL-EAE-11212.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code SCL-EAE-11212 and the quantity, or add the steam engine model with dynamo to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
