Feb 14, 2012 · I'm researching a smaller sized steam turbine and generator that can be used with a wood fired boiler. We'd use this as backup to our backup power...

Jun 21, 2014 · A small steam engine is generally NOT efficient at converting heat to shaft work, but there is a large room for improvement over the old and primitive designs. Still, getting anything over …

Feb 14, 2012 · The safest steam engine, IMO, is an open system that is basically a tea kettle blowing steam out a small hole, over a turbine, and venting to atmosphere. That is basically how 1900's …

May 19, 2006 · A steam engine powering a generator would make sense if you also used the waste heat to heat your home, shop, business, etc., and also your hot water and anything else you needed heat for.

Oct 19, 2010 · This is where an individual should consider investing in a wingin of about 20kw . if possible . Generating electricial energy fron natural gas involves (2) choices , an internal combustion …

Dec 12, 2007 · I natural gas or propane furnace would easily run on a larger portable generator. Just look to say the size of the breaker that supplies the furnace, multiply that by 220 and you will have …

Jul 19, 2025 · So my 15+ year old small Honda generator (2500 watt with a 160cc engine) would not carry a full load without the engine sputtering and nearly stalling. Without a load or only a small load …

Sep 16, 2013 · 8 hp Kohler is usually a 4000 watt generator. I do not think that engine is 8 hp if the generator is 750 watts. Is there a model number on a tag riveted to the engine? The shroud on that …

Jan 25, 2013 · When the engine is run at the slower speed, you have to de-rate the engine. The main difference between the two speeds for the generator heads is the robustness of the unit. 3600 rpm …

Apr 20, 2015 · The previous homeowners used a generator, as best we can tell, to power the well pump and a few energy-intensive appliances like a washing machine or vacuum, and power tools. …