HD 720p The Big Red Corliss Steam Engine is one of the the stars of London's Science Museum. This cross compound mill engine, equipped with Corliss valve gear both on the high and low pressure side, drove up to 1700 power looms at the Finchley View Mill, Harle Syke near Burnley in Lancashire from 1903 to 1970. The looms got their power by a complicated line shafting system in each working hall of the mill. The engine, System Taylor, was built for the mill in 1903 by Burnley Ironworks. The restoration and installation in the Science Museum was done in 1979 by Riley & Son Ltd, Lancashire (see the plaque in my video at 5:32). The engine does 700 hp at a high-steam pressure of 160 psi (11 bar). The expanded steam of the high pressure cylinder is used in the low pressure cylinder and afterwards in the condenser. From there the hot condensed water is pumped back into the boiler (and energy saved). It was really interesting to see, how the engine is started and shut down and I want to say special thanks to the volunteers Mr. Cadby and Mr. Lincoln, who did support my filming in the best way.
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what is the out power plz
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What a great piece of engineering & it doesn't pollute anything.
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I'm glad I visited this beast while I was in London, it's massive!
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What program is that at 2:25 ?
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Nice video! What is source of pressure steam for the engine?
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For this is 1 BIG STEAM ENGINE that Run's Well & Fast as it can.
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:)
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Hmm, never seen a double dashpot. Very interesting engine.
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More than forty years ago I worked at the ScM and if my memory serves me correctly those responsible for the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering were just beginning the planning for the installation of this engine. The Assistant Keeper at that time was a Mr. R.J. Law.Most exhibits were powered by compressed air then, derived from two big direct current motors powering compressors in the basement. There was a mercury arc rectifier on display as an exhibit which provided the d.c. for the compressors and, I think, a passenger lift.How is the steam generated for this engine please?The Bolton and Watt Engine was energised by an electric motor.Many thanks for posting this excellent video.
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I'm from Burnley, still a fair few mills standing around here, glad that this is still around, a reminder of industry that boomed in Lancashire.
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Absolutely Beautiful! - Pat
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Tchaikowsky my arse! That was Chabrier - Espana. Great video though.
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Question: If the two halves of the engine are connected to the crankshaft 90 degrees apart, why do they need a barring engine? Shouldn't the engine self-start in any position?
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All the wonderful things people could build before "AutoCad" !!
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macchine meravigliose!!
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Old steam engine It is good! Sensual anyway and great looks!
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Reminds me of a Stuart Models Twin Victoria model engine. Beautiful engine this though :)
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Well done and compliments to the camera. Perhaps you have an engineering or science background?
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Drop this engine in a chevy s-10
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Hard to fit that under the hood of today's autos! Maybe a 40's era pontiac?! Beautiful to watch, nicely done video-thanks!