[Animation Clip Art]

Summary of Animations

by Andrew C. Whyte, BSc, MSc, CEng, M.I.Mech.E.

Here are links to my Animations on this website.

  1. Engines:

    1. Doxford Opposed-Piston Engine
      This is a diesel (or heavy oil) engine for marine applications.

    2. Napier Deltic Engine
      This a diesel engine with opposed-pistons used in marine and railway applications.

    3. North British Sliding-Cylinder Engine
      This engine is a marine double-acting diesel engine also known as a MacLagan engine. Based on the 1/8th scale model of the engine at the Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine.

    4. Napier Steeple Engine
      This engine is a double-acting steam engine for marine applications. Based on the PS Waterman No. 9 engine.

    5. SS Simla Type Steeple Engine
      This engine is a marine double-acting steam engine based on the 1/4 scale SS Simla engine model at Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

    6. Oscillating Engine Model
      This animation is based on a small engine model at Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

    7. Table Engine Model
      This animation is based on a small engine model at Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

    8. Side Lever Engine - side view
      This animation is marine double-acting steam engine based on the Paddle Steamer Industry engine at Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

    9. Side Lever Engine - section
      This animation is marine double-acting steam engine based on the Paddle Steamer Industry engine at Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

    10. Side Lever Engine - crank end
      This animation is marine double-acting steam engine based on the Paddle Steamer Industry engine at Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

    11. Side Lever Engine - cylinder end
      This animation is marine double-acting steam engine based on the Paddle Steamer Industry engine at Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

    12. Fullagar Opposed-Piston Marine Diesel Engine
      This is a diesel (or heavy oil) engine for marine applications based on the Fullagar (after the mechanical engineer and engine designer H.F. Fullagar) engine fitted to motor vessel British Aviator in 1926.

    13. Fullagar Opposed-Piston English Electric "Q" Type Diesel Engine
      This is a diesel (or heavy oil) engine for electric gererator applications based on the Fullagar (after the mechanical engineer and engine designer H.F. Fullagar) engine.

    14. Fullagar Opposed-Piston English Electric "R" Type Diesel Engine
      This is a diesel (or heavy oil) engine for electric gererator applications based on the Fullagar (after the mechanical engineer and engine designer H.F. Fullagar) engine.

  1. Engines- Gurney Drag:

    1. Gurney Drag - forward running
      This animation shows the working of a steam carriage engine based on the remains of the Gurney Drag in Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

    2. Gurney Drag - forward running - details
      This animation shows the working of a steam carriage engine based on the remains of the Gurney Drag in Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

    3. Gurney Drag - reverse running
      This animation shows the working of a steam carriage engine based on the remains of the Gurney Drag in Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

    4. Gurney Drag - reverse running - details
      This animation shows the working of a steam carriage engine based on the remains of the Gurney Drag in Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

  1. Engine Indicators - Watt type:

    1. Engine Indicator based on an Original Watt "pressure gauge" type

    2. Engine Indicator based on an Modified Watt "pressure gauge" type

    3. Engine Indicator based on a Watt - Southern type showing a typical steam engine power diagram

    4. Engine Indicator based on a Watt - Southern type showing a typical condensing steam engine power diagram with atmospheric line

  1. Engine Indicators - McNaught type:

    1. Engine Indicator based on a McNaught Co-Axial (In-Line) type showing a typical steam engine power diagram

    2. Engine Indicator Section based on a McNaught Co-Axial (In-Line) type

    3. Engine Indicator based on a McNaught Parallel Axis (Side-by-Side) type showing a typical steam engine power diagram
      An engine indicator of this type is in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    4. Engine Indicator Section based on a McNaught Parallel Axis (Side-by-Side) type showing a typical steam engine power diagram

  1. Engine Indicators - Richards type:

    1. Engine Indicator based on a Richards type showing a typical steam engine power diagram

  1. Engine Indicators - Thompson type:

    1. Engine Indicator based on a Thompson type showing a typical steam engine power diagram

  1. Engine Indicators - Tabor type:

    1. Engine Indicator based on an improved Tabor type showing a typical steam engine power diagram

  1. Engine Indicators - Crosby type:

    1. Engine Indicator based on an Internal Spring Crosby 1895 type showing a typical steam engine power diagram

    2. Engine Indicator based on an External Spring Crosby type showing a typical steam engine power diagram

  1. Engine Indicators - Farnboro electric spark type:

    1. Engine Indicator based on a Farnboro type showing a typical internal combustion engine diagram with atmospheric line

  1. Engine Indicators - Dobbie-McInnes type:

    The diagrams shown in the following animations are typical of the Steam and Internal Combustion diagrams that could be recorded by these types of indicators. The indicator could also be used to record engine faults and faults in the indicator reducing gear and in the indicator itself. Much useful information is included in a Dobbie-McInnes booklet: The Engine Indicator, Diesel & Steam with Specimen Diagrams showing Engine Faults. Check it out --Yes--

    Dobbie-McInnes type with Steam Engine diagrams:

    1. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical steam engine power diagram
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    2. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical condensing steam engine power diagram with atmospheric line
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    3. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical non-condensing steam engine power diagram with atmospheric line
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

  1. Engine Indicators - Dobbie-McInnes type:

    Dobbie-McInnes type with Internal Combustion Engine diagrams:

    1. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine power diagram for a 2-stroke cycle
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    2. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine power diagram for a 2-stroke cycle with atmospheric line
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    3. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine power diagram for a 4-stroke cycle
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    4. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine power diagram for a 4-stroke cycle with atmospheric line
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    5. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine compression diagram for a 2-stroke cycle
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    6. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine compression diagram for a 2-stroke cycle with atmospheric line
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    7. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine compression diagram for a 4-stroke cycle
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    8. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine compression diagram for a 4-stroke cycle with atmospheric line
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    9. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine 90 degrees Out-of-Phase diagram (Draw diagram)
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    10. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine light spring (weak spring) diagram for a 2-stroke cycle
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    11. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine light spring (weak spring) diagram for a 2-stroke cycle with atmospheric line
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    12. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine light spring (weak spring) diagram for a 4-stroke cycle
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.

    13. Engine Indicator based on a Dobbie-McInnes type showing a typical internal combustion engine light spring (weak spring) diagram for a 4-stroke cycle with atmospheric line
      Several engine indicators are in the Glasgow Museums collection.


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