Thermodynamics >
Entropy and the Second Law > Heat Cycles
DCS# 4F30.01
HERO'S ENGINE
APPARATUS
flask with nozzles
202-11-D2
pivoting support
202-11-D2
rubber stopper
202-11-D2
butane burner and striker
202-11-B
DESCRIPTION
Put a small amount of water in the
flask. Stopper the flask and suspend it over the
burner. Once the water boils, remove the heat
source. Escaping steam causes the flask to turn.
NOTES
We have another version that can be
used with liquid nitrogen.
