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- Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:16 pm
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: Stirling Design - How to predict rpm
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Re: Stirling Design - How to predict rpm
My take is that you can't predict the RPM The smaller the engine, the faster it will run. I was recently watching a 10 inch Hayward Tyler - approx 100rpm by contrast a 3/8 inch beta can reach 3000rpm Piston friction and side forces also soak up the energy of the hot gas The top speed of free running...