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The 3/16" tube is connected to an electronically controlled steam valve at the cylinder which will open at top dead center of the piston inside the cylinder. So, the tube will theoretically be filled with steam produced by the boiler (assume an unlimited steam supply), at least for the first...

No, I am trying to characterize a single cylinder steam engine that I want to design and build to see what the RPM limit will be.

How long does it take for 500 degree F - 1000 psi steam to move through 24" of 3/16 ID pipe and fill a 1 cubic inch volume cylinder to 1000 psi? Can it be modeled mathematically or with the help of Steam Tables?

Hi, my name is Jacob Smitter. I've studied electrical engineering and now years later, I keep finding myself getting involved in physics related problems in the field of thermodynamics. So, I'm looking very much forward to using this forum. Thank you!