Hero Engine Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-ET-10663
Quick Answer: The Hero Engine is a glass model of the steam engine invented by Hero of Alexandria in about 60 AD, which turns thermal energy into kinetic energy in its steam jets.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Glass model of Hero of Alexandria's steam engine
- Heated by a Bunsen burner (not supplied)
- Steam jets from the nozzles make the glass apparatus rotate
- Illustrates energy transformations and Newton's third law
About This Product
Heat from a Bunsen burner is turned into kinetic energy in the steam jets that leave the nozzles. By Newton's third law the jets push back on the nozzles, creating a turning movement about the long axis of the glassware so that it rotates, much like a rocket engine. The model is used to illustrate energy transformations and aspects of Newton's laws of motion. The Hero Engine is offered to export buyers in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Saint Lucia, Albania and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a burner included?
No, the Bunsen burner is not supplied.
Why does the Hero Engine rotate?
The steam jets carry momentum, and by Newton's third law they give a backward force to the nozzles. This creates a turning movement about the longitudinal axis of the glassware.
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