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by eternalfrost
Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:50 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Design numbers for free piston beta engines?
Replies: 3
Views: 3882

Re: Design numbers for free piston beta engines?

...the normal ratio for a high temp Stirling Engine of 1.5 : 1, ... You are referring to the swept volume of the displacer being 1.5 times the swept volume of the power piston correct? This is exactly the type of number I am looking for. I understand the fundamental concepts of Stirlings fine, but ...
by eternalfrost
Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Design numbers for free piston beta engines?
Replies: 3
Views: 3882

Design numbers for free piston beta engines?

I have made a few duct tape tin can style toys but am looking to make my first real engine/generator. I have access to a decent machine shop and the skills to use it. I have a small concentrated solar setup that puts out around 200 Wth at around 200 degrees C. I am looking to make a small engine/gen...