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Hi
I came across these pictures while googling for CPU coolers. isnt it a great idea? A stirling engine to cool a computers CPU. I dont know if they are successful. Have anybody seen them for real? Maybe the are just technology demonstrator. But awsome anyways.
thanks
rustybarrel

rustybarrel,
I think your right in saying they might be a technology demonstrator. One could also use a Thermoelectric effect to drive the fan, but still, it is a great display of the flexible applications of hot air engines.

vamoose

An even better system, is used by NASA in satelites for cooling, the Stirling Engine is driven, and used as a Cryocooler, cooling has been the strong point for Stirling Engines. Ian S C

Dumb question, how does this puppy start? Does it use internal air flow from the motorized fans to start the Stirling Cooler?
-J