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In this engine air admitted to the centre of the compressor disk is flung outwards by centrifugal force , compressing it for later mixing with fuel and burning.
taken with a close up lens filter held backwards against the front of my lens, there's this weird illusion if you keep looking at it, like its not sitting still
Can anyone identify this item please. I would think it is military, possibly 2nd world war vintage? There are no tags or nameplates to identify it. I think its british.
The largest (that I am aware of) in the Kismet range of pumps by William Turner & Bro LTD of Sheffield England.
The one has been restored with considerable effort!
These are photos from an old air compressor we have sitting in our back yard. My husbands work decided to get rid of it because it has a leak. He decided to take it home instead to tinker with. On of these days he will get to it ...