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by speedless
Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:09 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: pot pot boat
Replies: 14
Views: 12749

Re: pot pot boat

Hi
Its not a stirling or steam engine,its a ressonant waterjet.
The princip is also used in pulsjetmotors.
If you like to make a simple putt putt see this:http://www.sciencetoymaker.org/boat/makeBoat4_07.htm
Jan
by speedless
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Stirling Textbooks?
Replies: 3
Views: 4481

Re: Stirling Textbooks?

Hi
My best advice is looking around the net,with a little efford you can piece things together
Or even better;Read:http://www.boydhouse.com/stirling/index.html
Then build the walking beam.It dosnt cost much and easy to build.
This will give you an idee of the princibel,in real life.(hands dirty)
Jan
by speedless
Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:21 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Think Geek Stirling Engine Kit
Replies: 1
Views: 2951

Re: Think Geek Stirling Engine Kit

Hi
Heres one in paper,well allmost.
I made one and its working nicely.
http://www.astromedia.de/shop/csc_fullv ... er=228.stm
Jan
by speedless
Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:20 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: found: plans and research for 100W solar alpha stirling
Replies: 8
Views: 10989

Re: found: plans and research for 100W solar alpha stirling

Hi
Thanks for the link,much info to learn from.
Jan
by speedless
Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:00 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Is my epoxy piston good enough?
Replies: 15
Views: 11374

Re: Is my epoxy piston good enough?

Hi
In short,Yes
Try it without any lubrication at first,I never lubricate my stirlings.
Jan
by speedless
Tue Mar 15, 2011 6:26 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: another displacer material--aerogel.
Replies: 13
Views: 11082

Re: another displacer material--aerogel.

Hi
Take a look at "OASIS".
Very fragile , dusty and easy to form.
It works very well on my LTDs
Not suitable for hi temp though.
Jan

Pics.
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk18 ... /Stirling/
by speedless
Sat Mar 12, 2011 5:58 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Is this a Sterling Engine?
Replies: 4
Views: 4346

Re: Is this a Sterling Engine?

Hi
2 stroke diesel engine without glowhead.
The key-screw on top adjust the compression.
Like the old modelplane motors,before the glowplug.
Jan
by speedless
Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Crank case
Replies: 5
Views: 5514

Re: Crank case

by speedless
Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: 1816 engine
Replies: 0
Views: 4085

1816 engine

Hi
I am looking for some good pictures or drawings of the original stirling engine (1816).
I want to make a paper model and need info
Found some drawings on the net,including a drawing from the original patent.
Not enough to get the proportions right.
Can anyone help?

Jan
by speedless
Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:29 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Use pneumatic actuator cylinders for a Stirling model?
Replies: 3
Views: 5031

Re: Use pneumatic actuator cylinders for a Stirling model?

Hi Dont use pencil lead,I tryed.Its sticky. Pencil lead is containing clay,not good for friction. Use graphite powder or an lubricant containing graphite. Use the same amount graphite as the epoxy-hardner.Very little! Heres some of my specs. http://stirlingengineforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=267...
by speedless
Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:31 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Pressure and temperature measurements
Replies: 7
Views: 7438

Re: Pressure and temperature measurements

Hi HeavyChevy Thanks for your answer. If you just want to show the poweroutput you can attach a little dc-motor to the flyweel and a multimeter to show the poweroutput. Voltage/revs or with a load (LED) amps/rev. Check this for a cheap and easy rev.counter:http://stirlingengineforum.com/viewtopic.ph...