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rathikrishna:
Good after noon all...can we use a axial steam engine, means a turbine instead of a piston assy,in our craft..?  will it work..?..any advice..please..i am willing to make a tow boat with such an engine...

BarryM:
It will work and it has been done but because of the near impossibility of making an efficient turbine at our scales, it will require a large boiler to meet the steam demand of a small unit.

Regards,

Barry M

gondolier88:
You would also need a large reduction gearbox if you are going to use it in a tug.

Greg

pettyofficernick:
As well as a reduction gearbox, you will also need an efficient lubrication system for the bearings as steam turbines run at extremely high speeds 

Martin (Admin):
Also see:  http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6781.msg67261#msg67261

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