Recent Blogs
Smith Rotary Engine Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Port Timing & Indicated Power Explained
How the Smith rotary steam engine works — eccentric rotor, abutment vane, port timing, and worked indicated-power example for heritage demonstration steaming.
Rotary Engine (form 2) Explained: How the Eccentric Vane Steam Mechanism Works, Parts and Uses
How a Form 2 rotary steam engine works — eccentric drum, sliding abutment, multi-vane sealing. Real numbers, worked example, and heritage steam applications.
Ritter Rotary Engine Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, Formula and Uses
How the Ritter Rotary Engine works — a 19th-century rotary steam engine using sliding abutments and a drum piston. Theory, formula, worked example, and restoration...
Napuer Rotary Engine Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses Explained
How the Napier Rotary Engine works, its design history, worked example calculating power output, plus tradeoffs vs reciprocating steam engines for marine use.
Kipp Rotary Piston Engine Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Uses, and Calculator
Kipp rotary piston engine explained — how the oscillating piston converts steam pressure to shaft rotation, with sizing math and a heritage demonstration build.