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by physileaks
Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Here's a video of my engine - input appreciated
Replies: 3
Views: 3533

Re: Here's a video of my engine - input appreciated

Thank you for the pointers, much appreciated.

Where can I find rules of thumbs on ideal design parameters? I.E.: displacer size relative to cylinder, ideal stroke ratios, displacement rations, etc...
by physileaks
Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:40 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Here's a video of my engine - input appreciated
Replies: 3
Views: 3533

Here's a video of my engine - input appreciated

Prototype #2: http://youtu.be/kwX_-nDF5b4 I feel like for the amount of heat I'm supplying, I should be getting more power. My flywheel is 1cd glued to 3 HDDs. Displacer is fine steel wool (about 2/3 of cylinder) Power stroke=10 mm Displacer stroke=30 mm Crank is a coat hanger. The can is a tomato s...