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by dwchio
Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:03 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: beta engine design
Replies: 13
Views: 11004

Re: beta engine design

Thanks Ian, I will look for them. I did get the Andy Ross download and it was very informative I look forward to finding your recommendations and reading them. Once again, thanks for you input : )
by dwchio
Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: beta engine design
Replies: 13
Views: 11004

Re: beta engine design

Thanks Ferraccio, I will grab that book. The reason I asked about condensation was at some point heating a gas and compressing it I would expect some some condensation from plain air but that is purely speculation on my part ----hence me asking. I appreciate all the advice and info given and look fo...
by dwchio
Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: beta engine design
Replies: 13
Views: 11004

beta engine design

Is there any place that you can get actual dimensions of parts for a beta style engine. For example, how thick of a displacer do you need for a given volume of the cylinder, stroke versus bore? Is there a specific range of weight for the displacer? is the engine more efficent the greater the tempetu...