Steam Boat Experiment
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ScribdTranslationsINTRODUCTION
The boiler of the steam ships consists of a metal container.
closed where the water turns into vapor, providing a production
continue with steam at specified pressure and temperature.
These kilns are formed by the home space where the process takes place.
combustion of the fuel to be used; take advantage of the magnitudes
thermodynamics of vacuum depression which are divided into vaporization and fusion and
condensation is achieved in a closed circuit and the amount of energy in the form of
The heat generated inside the can causes it to move.
PROJECT DEFINITION
Thermodynamics can be defined as the subject of Physics that studies the
processes in which energy is transferred as heat and as work. We know
work is done when energy is transferred from one body to another by
mechanical means. Heat is a transfer of energy from one body to another.
second body that is at a lower temperature. In other words, the heat is very similar
to work. When talking about thermodynamics, the term is often used
system. A system is understood as an object or set of objects that
we wish to consider.
The goal is to achieve the construction of a ship that must be powered by
thermal energy and the Autonomous form for a specified period of time by
the fuel in this case the candle.
In practice, conventional ships operate on fossil fuels and
they contaminate too much and what is intended with this project is to reduce the
pollution doing useful work.
OBJECTIVES
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
Design and build a steam boat by applying the theory
of thermodynamics.
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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
Recognize the principles of thermodynamics.
Demonstrate the use of alternative energy sources
Conduct a test with the proposed models
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
THERMODYNAMICS
Thermodynamics is a logical consequence of two physical axioms.
elementary: the law of conservation and the law of degradation of energy.
Thermodynamics is the discipline that within the mother science of physics
it deals with the study of the relationships that are established between heat and the rest of
the forms of energy among other issues, thermodynamics deals with
analyze the effects produced by changes in magnitudes; such as the
temperature, density, pressure, mass, volume, in the systems to a
macroscopic level.
The foundation upon which all studies of thermodynamics are based is the
circulation of energy and how it is capable of instilling movement.
FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
The first law makes use of the key concepts of internal energy, heat and
work on a system uses exactly the study of thermal engines the
the standard unit of all these quantities is the Joule. Although sometimes
express hot B T U.
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy is neither created nor destroyed.
it builds, but it is preserved.
So it is the law this law states that when a system is subjected to a
In a thermodynamic cycle, the heat given off by the system will be equal to the work received.
for the same and vice versa, that is to say that Q=W, where Q is the supplied value.
for the system on the environment and the work done for the environment
to the system during the cycle.
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SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
The second law of thermodynamics states that, while all work
Mechanical energy can be transformed into heat, but not all heat can be transformed.
in mechanical work. The second law of thermodynamics is a principle
general that imposes restrictions on the direction of heat transfer, and to
the possible efficiency in thermal engines. In this way, it goes beyond the
limitations imposed by the first law of thermodynamics.
THIRD LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
The second law of thermodynamics is a general principle that imposes
restrictions on the direction of heat transfer and on the possible efficiency
in thermal engines. In this way, it goes beyond the limitations
imposed by the first law of thermodynamics.
STEAM BOAT
The steam boat works in a very simple way since it was made in
the times when there were not many technological options to manufacture things more
complex but more easy for the humanity.
The boiler is turned on so that it can heat the water.
to start the process of boiling and evaporation and to drive the
boat.
MATERIALS
Aluminum can
Scissors for cutting metal
Durapox
Mechanical closure
Copper tube
Lighter
Candles
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lighter
PROCEDURE
Cut the metal for the parts of the boat and then proceed with the construction.
from the ship.
Make the boiler already with a metal base to prevent it from melting in the part.
from underneath the boat.
Make the lighter for the hip.
Make the engine with the copper tube, it is bent carefully with the help.
from a broomstick, thus the hole looks very elegant.
Make holes in the back of the boat according to the hole of the tube.
of copper where the water will enter.
Once everything is finished, the parts of the ship are joined together.
In the center part, the candles are placed and glue is applied so that
don't move.
The motor is placed in the central part and glue is applied so that it doesn't come off.
move.
Then the ends of the tube are inserted into the holes of the boat without
putting Poxipol in the water works well to seal the leaks, after that,
fold the top part to place it over the candle, finally it is filled with the
tube with water and a small container is placed to make the test
It's very easy to get it working and the candle lights up.
EXPLANATION OF THE EXPERIMENT
Heat is applied to the engine, in this case, it is the heat emitted by the flame of the candle.
the heat transforms into kinetic energy and this causes an increase in
movement in water molecules.
This will cause the molecule to take up more space and they will seek to leave the system in
in this case, the motor will try to escape from the straws which is the place where it
eliminate the water vapor.
By removing the water vapor, the ship will do work by moving. This
work will be equal to the heat expelled by the engine when starting.
RECOMMENDATION
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A steamship needs to heat up to start functioning.
It is recommended to be patient for the tube to heat up and work.
When the copper tube is heated, the water inside it boils and
It starts the water pulses that come out of the open part of the tube.
CONCLUSIONS
At the end of the experiment, we can see that the ship moves by the
steam from the heat supplied to the water, which propels the boat.
It is clearly demonstrated that water evaporates, thus it proceeds to the
action, the reaction is when thanks to the steam it creates movement.
Subjecting the elements to heating is often vital.
importance for these to present some change (movement). And so
one can observe the change of state of matter, from liquid to
solid.
