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Possible to start up the compound steam engine via R/C?

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Jens Eirik Skogstad11/03/2012 15:50:06
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Hi folks, is it possible to start up the compound steam engine via R/C i steam boat?

I can see there is a trouble with the HP cylinder is in TDC or BDC, there is not possible to start up the steam engine.

Can i mount the start valve between HP cylinder and LP cylinder to start up the comound steam engine?

I can think the LP piston has larger area than HP piston hence the power is greater in LP piston than HP piston and it will start up the steam engine with starting valve while the steam chest in HP cylinder where steam pressure is ready to drive the HP piston as soon the piston is set in action affected by LP piston via crankshaft while the starting valve is activated.

Jens Eirik Skogstad11/03/2012 19:15:02
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With the generally word: will it be possible to use starting valve in the Stuart compound steam engine?

Jens Eirik Skogstad11/03/2012 20:52:57
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Thanks

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