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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …