The Smart Engine consists of the following major parts:
| 1. | Front Panel |
| 2. | Water Box and Engine |
| 3. | Tower, Flywheel, and Power Shaft |
| 4. | Electronics |
Front Panel
The Front Panel contains the followings indicators and connections:
| 1. | Helium Ports: connect a helium supply hose here to flush the air out of the engine and fill it with helium, to demonstrate increased performance with that gas. |
| 2. | 9 V DC Power Connection: connect the supplied 9V power brick to supply power to run the electronics associated with the engine. |
| 3. | Power-on LED, which lights up when the 9V power supply is connected. |
| 4. | Lab Power Supply Connection: connect your 12 V 3 A power supply here to power the high power resistors that are used to heat the hot plate of the engine. |
| 5. | USB Connection: connect the engine electronics to your computer so that you can collect data from the engine. |
Water Box and Engine
The white plastic box can be filled with water and/or ice in order to minimize the temperature on the cold side of the engine. Simply use a pitcher or beaker to fill the water box. When you want to drain the water, press the supplied drain hose onto the quick disconnect, and the water will drain into a pail or bucket.
The engine is mounted to the side of the water box, and should need no adjustment.
Note that the top (right) surface of the engine can be heated by the four copper-colored resistors that are mounted there. When heated in this manner, the top of the engine can become uncomfortably hot. To prevent accidental burns, avoid touching this surface when the engine is in operation.
Tower
The tower supports the tachometer sensor at the bottom, the the power output and crankshaft of the engine, and the scale for use in measuring power. The large hole in the base, just in front of the tower, is used for measuring engine power.
Electronics
The electronics are self-contained, and should not need adjusting.