Steam Engine Model with Boiler
Product Code : SCL-AM-11275
Quick answer: The Steam Engine Model with Boiler is a mounted demonstration heat engine: steam raised in the boiler drives a piston, and a connecting rod, crank and flywheel turn that movement into rotation. It is used to teach the conversion of thermal energy into mechanical work. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Category | Physics laboratory equipment - heat and thermodynamics |
| Primary function | Demonstration of steam-powered mechanical motion |
| Energy conversion | Thermal energy to mechanical energy |
| Operating mechanism | Steam-driven piston, connecting rod, crank and flywheel |
| Mounting | Boiler and engine on a demonstration base |
A heat source is not listed as part of the supply; the boiler rating and heating arrangement for the current version are available from [email protected].
How the model is used in teaching
Heating water in the boiler turns it into steam. Steam occupies far more volume than the water it came from, so pressure builds in the closed boiler and the steam is led through the delivery pipe to the engine cylinder, where it pushes on the piston and does work as it expands.
The piston moves back and forth; the connecting rod and crank convert this reciprocating motion into rotation, and the heavy flywheel keeps the shaft turning smoothly between power strokes. Students can follow the whole chain from the heat source, to thermal energy in the steam, to kinetic energy of the flywheel.
- Place the model on a stable, heat-resistant demonstration bench.
- Fill the boiler with water.
- Apply a suitable heat source under the boiler and wait for steam to form.
- Give the flywheel a gentle start if needed and observe the piston, crank and flywheel in motion.
- Remove the heat and let the model cool fully before handling or refilling.
The engine should be run by the teacher or under close supervision: the boiler, pipe and escaping steam become hot enough to scald, and the boiler must never be heated dry.
Key features
- Boiler and steam-engine mechanism combined for connected observation
- Visible piston, connecting rod, crank and flywheel motion
- Demonstrates heat turning into steam pressure and then mechanical movement
- Introduces steam generation, expansion and mechanical work
- Mounted on a base for placement on a demonstration bench
What is included
- Steam engine model with boiler
- Integrated piston and cylinder mechanism
- Connecting rod, crank and flywheel assembly
- Steam-delivery connection between boiler and engine
- Mounted demonstration base
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the steam engine model at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools, colleges and universities 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 does the steam engine model with boiler demonstrate?
It demonstrates a heat engine: thermal energy turns water into steam, and the steam pressure drives a piston, crank and flywheel to produce rotary motion.
Is a heat source included?
A heat source is not listed as part of the supply. Email [email protected] with house code SCL-AM-11275 to confirm the heating arrangement for the current version.
What is the price of the steam engine model?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the steam engine model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code SCL-AM-11275 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the steam engine model?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the steam engine model at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code SCL-AM-11275.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code SCL-AM-11275 and the quantity, or add the steam engine model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
