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by Corey872
Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Greetings and a few Q's
Replies: 5
Views: 4229

Re: Greetings and a few Q's

I will probably buy one or maybe find on at the scrap yard and clean it up if possible. The main issue is the hottest part of the stove being nearly front and center of the top steel sheet. But the cold air needs to be pumped into the back, circulate forward to be blown out into the room. I guess I ...
by Corey872
Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:44 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Greetings and a few Q's
Replies: 5
Views: 4229

Re: Greetings and a few Q's

Thanks - I've been watching that thread closely. Though I think that design will be a little different. Seems like he is wanting something to set on the stove top and run relatively fast to spin fan blades. But will be interesting to see the projects come together.
by Corey872
Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: The Importance of End Cap Shaping
Replies: 2
Views: 3390

Re: The Importance of End Cap Shaping

Interesting video. I definitely see his point. With a perfectly flat cap, it may tend to bow in or out when the heat is on it. You might get lucky and the displacer and cylinder move the same way...or unlucky and they go opposite directions. With even a very slight crown, you assure the piece will m...
by Corey872
Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Greetings and a few Q's
Replies: 5
Views: 4229

Greetings and a few Q's

Greetings all - Been lurking for a bit and gathering tons of info. Thought I'd finally sign up in hopes of kicking off my new project. I'd like to drive my wood stove blower off a stirling engine. This will be the actual blower moving air through a shroud and out into the room - not the typical stov...