Recent Blogs
Crank Equalizing Angle: How Multi-Cylinder Compressor Crankshaft Phasing Works
Compare crank-throw phases and illustrated piston motion for two to six throws. Calculate equal-spacing reference angles, individual phases and selected step difference.
Variable Eccentric: Ideal Circular-motion Force Calculator
Explore an offset sleeve and entered net eccentricity. Calculate ideal point-mass radial force, acceleration and frequency; follower, bearing and lock loads are not calculated.
Steam Engine (form) Explained: Mechanism, Cylinder Layouts, Slider-Crank Diagram & Parts
Steam engine form explained — cylinder, piston, valve gear and crank arrangements that define every layout from Watt beam engines to Stuart Turner mill engines.
Rotating Cylinder Engine Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses Explained
How a rotating cylinder engine works, with the geometry, a worked steam-launch example at three operating points, and design tradeoffs vs oscillating cylinders.