UIUC Physics Lecture Demo: Liquid Nitrogen Steam Engine

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Demo # 478

Liquid Nitrogen Steam Engine

ID # 478

Description:

Liquid nitrogen is poured into the canister. The canister has a top that is tightened on with a screw. The evaporating nitrogen will make the aluminum wheel turn.

Picture of Liquid Nitrogen Steam Engine

Physics Concept:

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Heat Engines
Miscellaneous Engines

The demonstration takes about 1 minute to perform.