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by mhe
Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: What is the difference between thermal lag and lamina flow engines
Replies: 36
Views: 35710

Re: What is the difference between thermal lag and lamina flow engines

Not being critical but I don't think I've ever seen a TA LF or Tl engine that bends the air. Stretch and compress but never bend. Kind of gets you thinking about the lamina part of lamina flow.
by mhe
Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Lamina flow engine help
Replies: 4
Views: 4442

Re: Lamina flow engine help

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I used these . They cut easily. No chips or cracks. Will take a lot of heat.
by mhe
Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Lamina flow engine help
Replies: 4
Views: 4442

Re: Lamina flow engine help

Too much heat required. If it's not running after 45 seconds, blow it out. Tweak it. The hole on the piston side of the Airpot should be 3/16"or 5mm. If it is already too large, choke it down with a washer superglued over the hole. The hot side of the Airpot cylinder should be enlarged up to 1/...