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by danne
Tue May 15, 2018 10:23 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Engine running for short period
Replies: 5
Views: 4551

Re: Engine running for short period

Unfortunately we don't have the time to make new parts now but that will most likely be helpful advice for next years group! At the moment we have mounted a cylinder with guide vanes around the cool cylinder. The vanes forces the water to run 2 laps around the cool cylinder. We have also milled out ...
by danne
Mon May 14, 2018 2:05 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Engine running for short period
Replies: 5
Views: 4551

Re: Engine running for short period

Increased friction could be a factor, good point! Cylinders and pistons on both sides are made of steel. The displacer on hot side is made of stainless steel.
by danne
Sun May 13, 2018 9:32 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Engine running for short period
Replies: 5
Views: 4551

Engine running for short period

Hi! We are a group of people who are building an alpha stirling engine as a schoolproject. The heat is generated with a burner and cooling is done with water through channels around the cold cylinder. The problem we have is that engine runs well for about 3 minutes and then stops. If we try to start...