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by Fly_25R
Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: twin displacers
Replies: 4
Views: 4240

twin displacers

has anyone tried using two displacer cylinders to power one piston?
is there any reason is would not work? other than more friction?
by Fly_25R
Sat Mar 05, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: aluminum piston and or cylinder
Replies: 9
Views: 11835

Re: aluminum piston and or cylinder

what is better? rings or cup seal
what do you mean by "technical capabilities"?
by Fly_25R
Fri Mar 04, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: solar powered stirling engine project
Replies: 3
Views: 3591

Re: solar powered stirling engine project

I am also working on my first engine. how large is this engine going to be? less than 1" piston? gamma engine? i would use the parabolic mirror i would stay away from acrylic because it could possibly melt the black displacer would be helpful assuming you have a clear cylinder so is could absor...
by Fly_25R
Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: aluminum piston and or cylinder
Replies: 9
Views: 11835

Re: aluminum piston and or cylinder

how do you make them?
teflon strips?
by Fly_25R
Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:36 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: aluminum piston and or cylinder
Replies: 9
Views: 11835

Re: aluminum piston and or cylinder

where do you get them?
by Fly_25R
Thu Mar 03, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: aluminum piston and or cylinder
Replies: 9
Views: 11835

Re: aluminum piston and or cylinder

so ptfe rings on piston?
by Fly_25R
Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: aluminum piston and or cylinder
Replies: 9
Views: 11835

aluminum piston and or cylinder

Hi I am trying to make my first stirling engine, and i cant decide what material to use. i have a lot of aluminum i can cast and it would be best if i could use it. I know it has a high coefficient of friction but i was hoping i could use it if i anodized it and oil the engine. I am making a 2.5 inc...