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by Thebulldog
Sat Nov 24, 2012 12:34 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?
Replies: 11
Views: 7911

Re: Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?

Well I guess that there are no replys it must be able to function,

Cheers ! The Dog
by Thebulldog
Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:55 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?
Replies: 11
Views: 7911

Re: Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?

Hello Ian sc
Do you think that the concept would work in a horizontal mode, being able to get the piston to lift horizontally with the difference in gravity might take more work than in a vertical mode, I dont think this has ever been attempted,
what do you think ?

Many Thanks, the Dog
by Thebulldog
Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:06 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?
Replies: 11
Views: 7911

Re: Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?

Hello and many thanks to everyone, I am very open to ideas and criticism , hey whats life without input, be it positive or negative, we only aim for the end goal of achievement and everyone learns and gains. We have a great deal of knowledge and hands on experience in this forum, I am new here and ....
by Thebulldog
Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?
Replies: 11
Views: 7911

Re: Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?

Well the concept of hand working a perfect circle compared to a square is my concept advantage, and it is somewhat abstract in conventions to what has been done for years.

Many Thanks, the Dog
by Thebulldog
Wed Nov 21, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?
Replies: 11
Views: 7911

Re: Teacup with square piston- cylinder/displacer ??

What would be the odds of a piston and displacer zone
functioning as ltd in a horizontal position ?
Many thanks , Next rounds on me
by Thebulldog
Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?
Replies: 11
Views: 7911

Teacup with square piston/cylinder ? ?

Hello all, what do you think of a teacup stirling engine with a
square or rectangular piston and cylinder wall ?
Do you foresee any problems with such a design functioning ?
I look forward to your feedback, Cheers .....
The next round is on me !