The following animation illustrates how a Watt steam engine works. Legend Identifier Component Description 1, 2 Alternating steam channels Directs steam alternately into the cylinder A, B Slide valves Regulate steam supply C Spray nozzle Atomizes cooling water in the condenser D Water valve (condenser → vacuum pump) Controls water flow between condenser and pump […]
Author: Sebastian Rikowski
Animation: Historic steam locomotive
The following animation illustrates how the transmission of a steam locomotive works: Requirements Platform PC/Mac or Tablet Resolution (min) 1280 x 720 Sources
Animation: Newcomen’s steam engine
The following animation illustrates how a Newcomen steam engine works. Functionality The Newcomen steam engine consists of a vertical cylinder and a piston. The cylinder is filled with steam from a boiler, which pushes the piston upwards. After the piston reaches the top dead center, an operator opens a valve to inject cold water into […]
Animation: Single-cylinder steam engine
The following animation illustrates how a single-cylinder steam engine works. Requirements Platform PC/Mac bzw. Tablet Resolution (min) 1280 x 720 Sources
HD Animation: RLC circuits
The animation illustrates how an RLC circuit works. The properties of the circuit elements can be set interactively in the animation. The behaviour of the circuit is shown using a dynamic pointer diagram. Note on use As with all animations, the windows can be enlarged or reduced by clicking on them. After starting the application, […]
Animation: Electrical circuits (App)
The following interactive app shows basic circuits in electrical engineering: Single circuit Serial circuit Two-way circuit Title Electrical circuits (App) Target group Selft learners Platforms (primary) Internet browser Features Full screen modeLossless magnificationLarge screens supported Licence Freeware (for non-commercial use) Link http://www.educational-animation.com/kis/Apps/Schaltung/Schaltung.php Sources Authoring tool: Adobe Animate JavaScript library: CreateJS
Animation: Electric generator (App)
The following interactive app shows how an electrical generator works. Title Electric generator (App) Zielgruppe Self-learners Plattforms Internet browser Features Full screen modeLossless magnificationLarge screens and screens supported Lizenz Freeware (for non-commercial use) Link http://www.educational-animation.com/kis/Apps/Generator/Generator.php Sources Authoring tool: Adobe Animate JavaScript library: CreateJS
Animation: Electrical induction 2 (App)
The following interactive app shows the principle of electromagnetic induction by means of a rotary motion. The animation shows a cross-section of a conductor loop that rotates inside a magnetic field. Title Electrical induction 2 (App) Target group Self-learners Platforms Internet browser Features Full screen modeLossless magnificationLarge screens supported Licence Freeware (for non-commercial use) Link […]
Animation: Electrical induction 1 (App)
The following interactive app explains the principle of electromagnetic induction. The conductor can be moved with the mouse (or your finger on a touchscreen). The animation shows conductive material, that you can moved with your mouse. Depending on the direction of movement of the conductor, the induced electric current will flow in a different direction. […]
Animation: Center of gravity of a triangle (App)
The following interactive smartphone app shows how the center of gravity of a triangle is calculated using geometry. The vertices of the triangle can be moved interactively with your mouse (or your finger on a touchscreen). Title Center of gravity of a triangle Target audience Self-learners Platforms Internet browser Features Full screen modelossless magnificationLarge screens […]