Recent Blogs
Rotary Engine (form 2)
How a Form 2 rotary steam engine works — eccentric drum, sliding abutment, multi-vane sealing. Real numbers, worked example, and heritage steam applications.
Bartrum and Powell Rotary Engine
How the Bartrum and Powell rotary steam engine works — abutment vane geometry, sealing limits, indicated power formula, and a worked rebuild example.
Steam Engine Guides (form 2)
Steam engine crosshead guides keep the piston rod dead straight under thrust. Learn slipper geometry, rubbing speeds and clearance limits for heritage engines.
Double Slide Piston Rotary Engine
How the Double Slide Piston Rotary Engine works — geometry, port timing, and a worked example from a heritage workshop restoration. Diagrams, formulas, FAQs.