Analysis from the Functional Viewpoint of a Single-Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine with a Crosshead Trunk Guide through Engineering Graphics
This paper explores a historical innovation created by Henry Muncaster: a stationary steam engine featuring a single-cylinder horizontal design with a crosshead trunk guide. Through the application of engineering graphics techniques, we have elucidated the functioning of this invention by developing...
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| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Estado: | Versão publicada |
| Data de publicação: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Recursos: | Universidad de Jaén |
| Repositório: | RUJA. Repositorio Institucional de la Producción Científica de la Universidad de Jaén |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ruja.ujaen.es:10953/2893 |
| Acesso em linha: | https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16060722 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/16/6/722 https://hdl.handle.net/10953/2893 |
| Access Level: | Acceso aberto |
| Palavra-chave: | Henry Muncaster Steam engine Engineering graphics Computer-aided design Virtual reconstruction Technical historical heritage |
| Resumo: | This paper explores a historical innovation created by Henry Muncaster: a stationary steam engine featuring a single-cylinder horizontal design with a crosshead trunk guide. Through the application of engineering graphics techniques, we have elucidated the functioning of this invention by developing a 3D CAD model based on the original drawings published in Model Engineer magazine in 1957. However, the geometric modeling process faced challenges due to missing and erroneous dimensions for several components. Consequently, dimensional, geometric, and movement constraints were applied to ensure the coherence and functionality of the 3D CAD model, alongside conducting an interference analysis. Ultimately, the proper alignment of the cylinder and crosshead was ascertained, which is crucial for maintaining uniform forces and motions within the steam engine. This alignment is pivotal for achieving balanced operation, minimizing vibrations, and enhancing the overall efficiency of the invention. |
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