First Test of a DIY Steam Turbine running off a 4" Copper MSM Boiler.

[Jim Dobson]

First Test of a DIY Steam Turbine running off a 4" Copper MSM Boiler.

 

[7milesup]

I just had a look at your YouTube channel Jim. WOW. some very cool stuff you have there.

 

[Jim Dobson]

I just had a look at your YouTube channel Jim. WOW. some very cool stuff you have there.

Thanks, its all fun and something to do

 

[jcp]

Whowsas!! Any idea what kind of RPM that puppys doing?

 

[DavidR8]

Very neat stuff Jim, fantastic craftsmanship!

 

[Jim Dobson]

Whowsas!! Any idea what kind of RPM that puppys doing?

No unfortunately, I think I might have to buy one of those cheap digital tachometers off eBay.

 

[Jim Dobson]

Very neat stuff Jim, fantastic craftsmanship!

Thanks David, a few mistakes. If I ever made another one.....like always...you learn with the MK1

 

[The Shootist]

There are some audio tachometers you can get for a smartphone. Just input the number of blades on the turbine wheel as cylinders, and set it for a 2 stroke engine so it counts each pulse.

Basically an audio frequency counter.

 

[jcp]

I have the StrobeLite app on my iPhone and it works but it only goes to 7800 RPM.....don't think that's gonna cut it for Mr. Dobson in this instance.

 

[NC Rick]

First Test of a DIY Steam Turbine running off a 4" Copper MSM Boiler.

That's very cool! I want to see it under load! Any power calculations? You gained a subscriber in me! Thanks.