Make - Fire

The Art and Science of Working with Propane

Tim Deagan (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

368 Seiten

2016
Maker Media (Verlag)
978-1-68045-087-3 (ISBN)

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Learn how to safely build projects that burn, poof, "boosh," and flare!

This complete reference and hands-on guide to working with propane explains how to create a variety of flame effects projects that can be built with common tools and materials.

Starting from the basics, this book explains everything you need to know to safely work with propane. An essential reference for building projects like fire cannons, forge torches and flaming sculpture, "Make: Fire" explains the history, chemistry, and combustion of propane.

Using that knowledge as a foundation, readers can then construct a variety of flame-based project on their own using illustrated, step-by-step instructions provided by the author. With simple tools, you can build a gorgeous flambeau, a torch capable of melting aluminum, or flame effects that ignite jaw-dropping fireballs in the sky.

Focusing on safety at every step and written by a licensed Flame Effects Operator, this book provides information that has never been brought together in one place.

With this guide, readers will master the fundamental components of almost all propane-based projects and develop the skills they need to create their own flame devices and artworks.

Tim Deagan has written for "Make: magazine," "Nuts and Volts," and other technical publications. He is a licensed Texas Flame Effects Operator and the Flame and Safety Coordinator for the Austin Mini Maker Faire. After years of building flame effects, aka "booshes," in the local Burn community, Tim began teaching classes called "Propane 101" and "Build Your Own Aluminum Foundry" to help other interested makers create their own projects. As a former firefighter in the Brent Volunteer Fire Department and captain of a Red Cross Disaster Action Team, Tim has always believed that the most exciting pursuits are at their best when safety is fully understood and becomes part of the culture. Tim is also a contributor to the open-source 3D CAD program OpenSCAD and an active member of the Handibot CNC and Printrbot 3D printer communities.

Chapter 1Understanding Propane
Basic Propane Chemistry
Pressure
Combustion
Chapter 2Equipment and Parts
Cylinders
Hoses, Pipe, and Tubing
Regulators
Thread Designations
Fittings
Valves
DIY Propane Tools
Chapter 3The Low-Pressure Source
Parts
Construction
Testing
Chapter 4The Flambeau
Parts
Tools
Construction
Testing
Ideas for Enhancing
Chapter 5The Portable Fire Pit
Parts
Tools
Construction
Operation and Shutdown
Enhancements
Chapter 6The Experimenter’s Rubens Tube
Parts
Construction
Assembly and Testing
Operation
Experiments
Chapter 7The High-Pressure Source
Parts
Construction
Testing
Chapter 8The Venturi Burner
Parts
Construction
Tuning and Testing
Operation
Enhancements
Chapter 9The Boosh
Parts
Construction
Testing
Operation
Enhancements
Chapter 10Pilot System
Parts
Construction
Assembly and Testing
Operation
Chapter 11Arduino Control
Parts
Design
Construction
Software
Testing
Casing the Project
Enhancements
Chapter 12The Digital Step Valve
Parts
Construction
Testing
Operation
Ideas
Chapter 13Beyond Vapor
Appendix The Gas Laws
Appendix Resources

Erscheinungsdatum	30.04.2016
Zusatzinfo	illustrations
Verlagsort	Sebastopol
Sprache	englisch
Maße	203 x 246 mm
Gewicht	834 g
Einbandart	kartoniert
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Heimwerken / Do it yourself
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Technik
	Informatik ► Theorie / Studium ► Künstliche Intelligenz / Robotik
Schlagworte	Feuer • Maker-Bewegung • Propan
ISBN-10	1-68045-087-5 / 1680450875
ISBN-13	978-1-68045-087-3 / 9781680450873
Zustand	Neuware