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by Coogrrr
Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:01 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Infrared Fresnel lens
Replies: 5
Views: 4967

Re: Infrared Fresnel lens

There are 2 types spot and linear I like linear as the heat is still good and multiple hot cylinders at once can be heated.

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Coog
by Coogrrr
Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Stirling Generator Fantasy
Replies: 4
Views: 3191

Re: Stirling Generator Fantasy

Lens it is - here is where I go and this guy knows Stirlings as well!!! EDIT - I would look at the one that is not SPOT but rather the one with a enlongated focal point and place multiple hot cylinders in a row!!!

http://www.greenpowerscience.com/


Cheers!
Coog
by Coogrrr
Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Tricks to Minimize Friction
Replies: 7
Views: 5329

Re: Tricks to Minimize Friction

I am curious if there is a "balance" item here as well. I know that the stirling typically has a 90 degree offset so a second setup 180 degrees to balance the first cylinder set would allow the whole engine to be balanced evenly right? Now this doesn't answer friction directly but there ar...
by Coogrrr
Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Troubleshooting my V8 stirling
Replies: 14
Views: 12385

Re: Troubleshooting my V8 stirling

Bogan - I applaud that you can make such a nicely milled engine I only wish I had a mill to do the same. Still I believe there is hope for this little engine to be a stirling and as a proof of concept that a regular US V8 could be converted I would love to see you continue forward. Awesome engine an...