Will it explode????

[burnit0017]

Greetings, I am new to this forum and stirling engine technology. I am starting a project that will convert a off the shelf V cylinder air compressor into a Alpha stirling engine. My biggest question is if the oil is left in the air compressor will it explode after the conversion? I was reading that hot O2 will mix with the oil and explode and one death has been recorded. I can not find the link where I read this. Is this true?

[Junkie]

You could add a safety pressure valve in case it does ?

[burnit0017]

Greetings, can you recommend a off the item that would work as a safety valve and should it placed above or below the piston? The only item I can think of is a hot water tank safety valve, then the question is what psi is involved with the stirling cycle?

[Junkie]

Sorry, I can't answer your question :(

But I wanted to ask, is this your project here ? :http://fieldlines.com/board/index.php?P ... c=143774.0

[burnit0017]

Greetings, yes I have also posted on cnc zone. I am trying to get as much input as possible.
Best regards

[Junkie]

Well, it looks like it's going to be awesome when it's finished. Please keep us updated, if you don't mind. I did try replying on fieldlines, but their login server is hopeless

[davesisk]

Any updates? Did you get this working?

Cheers,
Dave

[burnit0017]

Any updates? Did you get this working?

Cheers,
Dave

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Greetings, project progress to date. I purchased the air compressor. I disassembled the air compressor. I determined that the reed plates and inside the cylinder head will have to be machined out. It is currently a work in progress. The crank case has a port for a one way valve to release any pressure buildup that is caused by blow by from the piston rings. I plan on using the original piston rings and have oil in the crank case. I have completed all the research, I just need to find the time to complete the project, Thanks for keeping me pointed in the right direction.