Starting The Big Red Corliss Steam Engine
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
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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. - Наука та технологія
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there is a man called jonathan w on youtube who has just salvaged one of these machines straight out of the woods now i see how much effort it takes just to get it started never mind restored i have to wish him luck
Ya, he's got this kind of video popping up in all our recommended now lol. He will just run his off of air so a lot easier than this. He still has a lot of work ahead of him.
Absolutely Brilliant.Thank you for showing all this.Such complications for a simple steam cylinder engine.They ran the world for such a time.
This beast is very similar to the machine at the pumping station on the twin canals in Smethwick
Excellent... thanks for posting. Looks like one of the dashpots is not doing its job! You can see it not doing much damping at around 3:10. You have to love the Corliss!
Thanks for your interesting post, you're right with the dashpot's problem. It was a rather big job to edit this video out of a lot of raw scenes, so I didn't notice it. And you're right too about the Corliss enthusiast. Greetings from Austria, Harry
@@harryolynx Love your work, Harry... it was a privilege to have interacted with you. Thanks for your legacy... RIP HarryOLynx.
When l saw the volume of this engin l sure that. It wil be opreated to get the smalest rpm on the weel because of the inertia of high mass of the parts ..
This is a titanic machine...
Fantastic, A man in North Carolina here in the USA has bought one and is in the process of moving it now. Piece by piece and will be reassembled and place on static display.
Jonathan is amazing isn't he. Just working to save it because he loves the history.
Check out the collection he has going on now. It’s incredible with all he has going on.
I was stationed as an engineer (MM) aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer back in 1976. I was an E4 when I reported aboard. On the lower level in Two Engine, there was a steam powered reciprocating bilge pump that ran off of 150 pound auxiliary steam. It was considered a dinosaur by most of my crew mates. The pump didn't work and nobody wanted to fix it because it was easier to use the eductor (a sea water, fire main powered, jet pump with no moving parts) to pump out the bilges. With the help of the Chief MM we got it running and it became my favorite piece of equipment aboard that ship. When underway, and I was on watch, I would frequently check the bilge level hoping for a high level, just so I could have an excuse to go down and lite-it-off. I could get it running nice and smooth.
I too was an MM3 but a little earlier...I seemed on several ships and one had an auxiliary double action recording boiler feed pump... That was my favorite machine too... It produced over 700psi on superheated steam on a 600 # system... Good memory after 50 years later...
Reminds me of the book "The Sandpebbles... where in the movie Steve Mc Queen fixes a steam engine with a bent shaft. Good for you to fix that. It must have been fun to make it alive again. When they scrapped the ship, I would have tried to salvage that engine.
Tom Lawrenc
sreetips - lovely story; thanks for sharing!
I am a Woodworker and Carpenter.
I delete in repairing old machines that no one wants.
Once I get them going, everyone is totally surprised .
It’s just fun.
Thanks for your story.
I get it. Dave🇨🇦
Shoutout to Jonathon W !
freaking amazing man, thank god the museum's keep them open and running for us, that's a thing of the past and shouldn't be forgotten
Anyone here watching after seeing Jonathan W attempting to save a smaller corliss engine?
Yep
Amazing how quietly it operates
Here in Brazil, near my house has a very pacecido engine with this, of English origin and German boiler in good condition, part of the old system of pumping water. In the same place also lies a marine diesel engine, two-cylinder, over ten feet tall.
Not to mention the steam machines Paranapiacaba, with some eight thousand horsepower. a magical place in the middle of the rain forest!
Paranapiacaba is in complete abandonment.
Reflection of the culture of the Brazilian people.
send us pictures
I lived in a building in NYC that was the 1892 power station for the Broadway cable car line, there used to be four 1,200 hp corliss engines in the basement and 12 HP Heine boilers, and a dynamo. There was a 32 foot driving wheel, I have a few photos, but every bit of machinery was removed probably by WW1 for scrap, the system was plagued with daily problems with the cable, and it was electrified around 1900. What a shame that equipment wasnt kept, it was the only such cable car power plant like it- the SF system is different, the NYC system had the Corless engines moving a huge cable under the streets in a loop pulling the cars directly.
I love steam engines. They're so beautiful in their elegant simplicity. Very complex operation on many of them, yet their operating principle is so utterly intuitive. Plus, they're all mechanical - no computers, electronic nannies, idiot lights, or annoying alarms telling you to "be safe." Great to see that some people have saved a few of these wonderful works of utilitarian art.
how did they fabricate all the complicated parts pre=autocad? so precise....yow!
I also love those too
I wish we used them more. I understand they're less efficient, but they're so beautiful!
Gearz 365 Less efficient, yes, but overall torque on some of them can still rival diesel power. I agree with you - there’s still a place for these old gems.
@@F-Man indeed there are :)
it's quite amazing to think about the machining processes that went into making this beautiful engine and other comparable engines.
What the hell happened to us as a species? We used to do such awe inspiring things with our time. Is the Metaverse or the market for NFTs on blockchain technology awe inspiring in any way except how dumb and pointless it all is? It’s certainly no Gaudi or Gothic cathedral. It’s certainly nothing that future generations are going to look back on us for with any shred of envy. It’ll be pity or just plain jaw dropping stupor at how brain dead we must have all been as we sleepwalked through our lives, too oblivious to realize we are drooling while wearing our VR headsets. Too unbelievable it will be at how we possibly allowed idiots to be rewarded for their lives of ignorance by making millions as micro-influencers on TicToc, while the rest of us pick petty fights with strangers on Twitter.
We are so unbelievably useless now and nobody seems to care to improve it. Nobody aspires to greatness anymore-unless there’s a mind numbing fortune waiting for them at the other end. That aspiration has been beaten out of us by an education system intentionally designed to make the vast majority of us so disinterested in learning we just tune out and turn on some music or video games and settle into a compliant life of political apathy.
With robotics on the rise so much, why are we only churning out computer programmers by the millions each year? Why is there not also a huge rush of mechanical engineers hitting here workforce? Maybe I’m just living in the wrong part of the world but it seems like software is the only thing the government here seems interested in developing a workforce around. I just wish we still did things for the right reasons and not just the profitable (read “addictive”) ones.
A magnificent device! It seems as if the mechanical engineers of that era drew upon the knowledge and craftsmanship of their clockmaking ancestors.
British engineering at its best. They don’t make them like this anymore. And more’s the pity
I've been happy to see this engine running since I was visiting London only once per year. thank you too for watching and friendly comment!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful machine.
And men make these steam engine Models some take 3-5 years that work perfectly .
That was just awesome! I love this engine, thanks for this video!
AWSUM, It would be gr8 to see this powerful engine turn an alternator and work some of the museum's liting, still gr8 to see an engine like this work.
Love it! Thank You for videotaping and sharing. Marvelous mechanical masterpiece from the past. Working like a fine jeweled watch.
Very nice to see this massive steam engine running under its own power - and NOT faking it with an electric motor turning the flywheel as does the Corliss Steam Engine on display at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, in Michigan, USA.
Where I lived in Mass. they used steam engines in the mills, still running in the late 1980’s.
Absolutely spectacular steam engine. Thank you so much for sharing this video for us.
very nice video.Thank you for sharing.Steam is so lovable.
Thanks for posting this. Great video. These machines are a real treasure - love seeing them run.
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.
At a corner, Archmedes and Da Vinci must be wondering...how these Stupid modern engineers gained this much knowledge to making monster machines.....which they could not make during their days.
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I'm sure they are very jealous of our achievements.
The London Science Museum is one of my favourite places in the world. I could spend a week there.
I was fortunate to see big red on my trip to London
Thank you for watching my video and your friendly post.
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Love your video of this Big steam engine in action . But the music is not by Tchaikovsky but by Chabirer & is called "Espania"
Just think. Not even 1% of all the steam engines ever produced are still around today. Disgraceful! We should hang our heads in shame.
A marvelous machine. I have seen it 15 years ago and still I find it a beautiful machine. I live in Holland but I have plans to visit The Science museum in London again.
I don’t wanna know how long it took to indicate that beauty. Probably week, I guess.
You couldn't stop that thing if you threw a 12x12 piece of lumber in its works.
beautifully edited and presented. labelling of the various parts was also fabulous. thank you...was very interesting!!!
Oh it's my pleasure! Thanks for watching and friendly comment!
Tchaikowsky my arse! That was Chabrier - Espana. Great video though.
All the wonderful things people could build before "AutoCad" !!
We went with what we knew back when, with the materials we had. Going forward, some of us have learned a lot, put it into practice, and keep going. Compared to current, those old steam engines were extremely inefficient. D'ya notice how many such are being built now? (The accountants would string you up.) This engine does no useful work.
All it would take is a misguided kid to jump the fences down get caught in the machinery to shut it down.
Would be nice if you would leave the text on screen a bit longer. Some of old farts can't read that fast.
I'm glad I visited this beast while I was in London, it's massive!
Thank you very much John, I tried to do my best,as Corliss engines belong to my favourites.
It's always a pleasure for me, to read your postings. Greetings from Austria, Harald
I hear the noise of the crowd more than the engine. Very sad, I'd like to hear that engine sing without all the chatter.
Hard to fit that under the hood of today's autos! Maybe a 40's era pontiac?! Beautiful to watch, nicely done video-thanks!
Lol, but why would you even want slow rpm engine in your car? :D
Electron Power
Well, I guess I'd have to get the right "gearbox" to go with it huh? I remember the little toy steam engine Dad bought me, it went really fast- usually because I was exceeding the design limits somehow! :-)
Ok :)
Nice !
There is something about these compound Corliss engines that just exudes raw rower. Magnificent.
I've been waiting more than ten years to see this engine running and it was worth it. Thanks for watching and posting!
that is a cool engine and all but there is one thing missing!!!!
Amazing...is it me..or does this make anyone get a creepy feeling watching this engine run?
It does the same for me. I think it has to do with the incredible amount of power displayed as the single flywheel turns, so quietly, with the rods pulsing back and forth, as if nothing in the world could stop it.
Great job! Nice diagrams, nice labels, nice explanations...great work!
Более всего удивляет то как тихо он работает!
Absolutely Beautiful! - Pat
"Frank got his arm caught! Shut it down, now!" Five minutes later... "Would someone please get a shovel and bag for... Frank."
Ummm.... I wonder if this marvellous machine has since been moved out of the science museum to a locked warehouse (as with all the splendid ship models) and replaced with a bouncy castle 😎 .
Will build a LEGO model :)
Well done and compliments to the camera. Perhaps you have an engineering or science background?
I love this old machinery, nothing like this, I wish I was born back in the day...thanks for posting this!
Hi Harry, I've watched your Science-Museum-video and was a bit surprised, to see the running red engine only for a moment - now I know why. Well, I've been waiting for several years to see this engine in action and it was worth it. Your new scottish videos are fine - I've just sometimes got good ideas from your videos, where to go, e.g. Bolton or Westonzoyland. Thanks and cheers, Harald
Well the "wheel" is red anyway
These were used in the Comstock Lode Mining in Virginia City and Gold Hill, Nevada in the mid to late 1800s. Such a great video. Thanks for sharing. I was steam qualified at one time, but I doubt I could operate this Corliss.
That is very impressive, but you can't beat the Engine room of the Paddle Steamer Waverley. Now that is Engineering porn.
What program is that at 2:25 ?
Fascinating view of another era. Can anyone tell me what the moving mass of that engine is, it must be enormous. One sticking point, the music is not by Tchaikovsky, rather it is an electronic version of Emmanuel Chabrier's Espâna.
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.
A British engineering Marvel.
Im amazed to say that this machine is beautiful, elegant and quiet. A stunning creation made by our great grandfathers
Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing. How many time does it take to bring this machine to a full stop?
Reminds me of a Stuart Models Twin Victoria model engine. Beautiful engine this though :)
Timken roller bearings would eliminate all that lubrication but for the cylinder. An occasional shot of grease would take care of them.
Nice piece of music to start with. Chabrier's Espagna.
For this is 1 BIG STEAM ENGINE that Run's Well & Fast as it can.
Why not drive a generator off this wonderful machine so it can again perform useful work.
Impressive! They used actual steam and not compressed air! Nice 👌
Looks like it has some blowby. Seems like all steamers do, though.
Have we a gas fired boiler somewhere in the depths of the sterile, ultra clean environs of the museum? Or where does the steam come from? All a part of the whole.
I'm so glad this engine is still in running order, I was at the museum in the summer, and it was hard to tell, it looked well lubed etc, but was rather dusty,
I just love these big old steam engines! It is so cool that some of them are kept in working condition.
Oh sorry, I see, it was another channel. Obviously I've been watching too many subscribed videos. Cheers!
A thing of complete beauty and harmony..... Made in England when engineering and enlightened men ruled the world 😍💕💕💕😎
Hmm, never seen a double dashpot. Very interesting engine.
Красиво, брутально и невероятно тихо, больше слышно людей чем этого гиганта)
What a wonderful piece of art and engineering.
Sade that this engines fade away.
Just a Fantastic!...
Nice video! What is source of pressure steam for the engine?
Big stirling engine?
If that’s the engine imagine the size of the boiler.
Steam engines like this don't actually need massive boilers when they are just on display. When under the load of a water pump or a sawmill, you'd be correct, & there would be a room dedicated to several massive boilers; but just spinning over slowly as a display, they need remarkably little amounts of steam.
These large steam engines are just fascinating to watch.
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Greetings from Oregon, US! I just had to post a comment about this wonderfully detailed video. Thank you so very much for your excitement over such a fabulous engineering marvel of its time (circa 1847; all patents approved for what we refer to as a 'Corliss Steam Engine' by 1859).
I am just now learning more about this. I became interested when learning my family history. My great, great grandfather was George Henry Corliss. It was interesting that even if these monsters were manufactured by other companies they were still referenced as a Corliss Steam Engine. There is only one still in operation close to me at a museum, and I have been to see it. They even turned it on for me and my family to watch. It has a 16ft (4.9m) flywheel. "The engine was made in 1895 and has 1,200 linear feet of continuous rope drive, a 16-foot flywheel and a single piston. The engine weighs 32 tons."
(www.columbiagorge.org/portfolio/grand-gallery-and-harvesting-resources/)
So again, thank you and cheers!
Would you please excuse my very late answer - your posting didn't pass my spam filter, dont know why. But although thank you very much for your friendly post and compliments to your great great grandfather (great in every sense!). You're right, I'm a big admirer of George Corliss and his inventions and I think Corliss engines were the most used in British mills. And thanks to your link to the Columbia Gorge Museum. Greetings to Oregon from Austria, Harry
Thanks! As always, fantastic footage ...not that many Corliss under steam anymore...
John
Thanks, but I don't have any videos from the science museum.
Danke danke, freut mich sehr, dieses Lob! Und noch einmal ein Kompliment zu Ihren Deutschkenntnissen! Herzliche Gruesse aus Oesterreich
Danke sehr, es ehrt mich, da dieses Lob von einem Mann kommt, der selbst gute Videos macht!
Drop this engine in a chevy s-10
Love it.
my drug of choice i so love this stuff