Recent Blogs
Lamb Rotary Engine
How the Lamb Rotary Engine works — a single-cylinder steam engine that converts piston motion to rotary output through an oscillating cylinder. Specs, formula, and...
Inverted Slider-crank Chain
Inverted slider-crank chain explained — kinematics, formulas, and real machine examples from hand pumps to Whitworth quick-return shapers and steam reverse gear.
Miscellaneous Hydraulic Motion
Miscellaneous hydraulic motion covers oddball fluid-power circuits — rotary, oscillating, indexing — used in plant automation, marine gear, and heavy mobile equipment.
Oscillating-cylinder Steam Engine
How an Oscillating-cylinder Steam Engine works — trunnion porting, valve timing, and worked example for marine launches and model engineering.
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.
Compound Oscillating Engine
Learn how a Compound Oscillating Engine works — twin rocking cylinders, HP/LP expansion, port timing. Used in launches, model engineering, and live steam.