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Can We Recognize Patterns in Steam by Cross Sectioning?

CSEF · 2003 Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

Craig Harter, Devin Head · Centennial High School, Corona

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective of our project is to determine if we can recognize patterns in steam by cross sectioning. Methods/Materials The materials and methods used are, aquiring a laser, attatching 2"x2" mirrors around the circumfrance of a fan motor with approximatley a 5" diameter. Display a propane stove on a platform even with the motor. Heat a pot of water until it steams and reflect the laser off the motor/mirrors back through the steam to create plains. Results We found that the steam expanded similar to a mushroom cloud with layers swirling outward. The laser projected plains making the steam visible. Conclusions/Discussion In conclusion, the differentiating angles of the mirrors as the motor/mirros rotated projected plains in the steam by cross sectioning.

Summary statement

In our project we took a laser and reflectedit off of rotaing mirrors to record if we could create plains in steam by cross sectioning.

Help received

We would like to acknowledge our parents for driving us to department stores and helping us to assemble the project.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2003 Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing · Entry S0207

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