Thanks for posting.. here's some more information about the Brayton. The Brayton is the first practical engine to use the principal of compression before combustion. All Brayton engines used a separate compressor and expander. Sometimes this was done in a single cylinder with one side of the piston working as the compressor and the other as the expander. Sometimes there were double acting compressors and expanders. The one in your video (1874)was purchased by Nikolaus Otto to study it's operation and likely gave him some ideas for the 4 stroke cycle which he patented in 1876. The Brayton engine was the first engine used for propulsion and motive power. In addition to stationary applications they were used to power several boats, a rail car, and even 2 submarines. This was many years before any 4 stroke engines would perform such tasks.. Brayton's engines where made in many different shapes and sizes but all of them function pretty much the same. Today the Brayton cycle is associated with gas turbines. Here's a compilation of them that you might enjoy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Qs3hwtpfSKo.html
Thank you for your comment John. I think a lot of viewers will like this. I watched your channel and the video's about several Brayton engines. Realy nice to see and learn about it. I hope you keep on posting them. Thanks..!!
The purpose of this show is to preserve and exhibit these old engines and technology. we find it very satisfying when such an old engine is restored to its former glory and runs as it used to be.
Always try to preserve the old for future generations to enjoy and understand the past. This should also include building, always restore, and not demolish and replace. Have a look at this channel about old boats and engines if you like: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AM7TDrK9vjY.html&ab_channel=HeereHeeresmajr.
It is cool to see old machines running from all over the world. Imagine building these things way back then.People today complain then the internet goes down.
