Nature Coast Hobby Shop

Heron’s Steam Engine

Steam turbine engine based off of the ancient Greek inventor Heron’s designs. This is a fully functioning replica of the original from 150 B.C.

Specifications for Engine:

Boiler Feed Water Capacity: 50cc
Fuel: 15cc of liquid or fuel alcohol
Start-up Time: Approximately 3 minutes
Run Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Steam Pressure during rotation: 0.2-0.5 kgf/cm2
Safety valve opening pressure: 1 kgf/cm2
Dimensions: 17cm(D)x18cm(L)x21cm(H), 6.69in(D)x7in(L)x8.25in(H)