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by wolterpj
Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Stirling engine to pump water in Africa
Replies: 3
Views: 5807

Re: Stirling engine to pump water in Africa

Our group have used solar panels in the past and have not been very happy with them.
Believe me, our "group of engineers" are all students and we have good leadership :)
by wolterpj
Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Stirling engine to pump water in Africa
Replies: 3
Views: 5807

Re: Stirling engine to pump water in Africa

Hey everyone thanks for the suggestions. In the near future I will have to build a prototype to demonstrate the feasibility to the rest of the group. I was thinking about buying some aluminum pipe, plate, and shaft to build the thing. Due to the state of poverty in this area EWB tried to heavily dis...
by wolterpj
Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:28 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Stirling engine to pump water in Africa
Replies: 3
Views: 5807

Stirling engine to pump water in Africa

Dear fellow Stirling engine enthusiasts, My name is Phillip Wolter and I am an 18 year old college student from Ohio. I am currently starting to design a Beta Stirling Engine for Engineers Without Borders (EWB). The purpose of this engine will be to power a pump to lift water 50 meters from a bore h...