Plans for powerful Stirling engines

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ulther
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Plans for powerful Stirling engines

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Hi everyone,

So I was wondering is there any detailed drawings for Stirling engines on the internet. All I can find are drawings for toy/hobby models, and I'm looking for something to produce at least 10W-100W shaft power.
Aviator168
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Re: Plans for powerful Stirling engines

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You can ask Andy Ross if he will sell you a plan. This engine of his can go up to 300w
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlI3_QoU3Rs[/youtube]
Ian S C
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Re: Plans for powerful Stirling engines

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Andy's C-60 motor at 2532 rpm 2.5 atm will produce 105.5 Watts.
D-60 3300 rpm 3 atm 200.8 Watts
It would be worth trying to Email Andy Ross, at one time you could get him on his utube site
http://www.youtube.com/user/aross345 If you find him, he is very helpful, and may be able to get you some plans for a suitable motor.
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ulther
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Re: Plans for powerful Stirling engines

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Well unfortunately I can't find any way to contact Mr. Ross, but last night, continuing my research, I found drawings for this awesome engine:

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http://www.nmri.go.jp/eng/khirata/stirl ... dex_e.html

It has all dimensions for all parts, just lacks tolerances but I guess I can work my way with that.
I am doing research on flow and temperatures of working fluid inside Stirling engines. This engine was expected to have about 35W of power but practically reached 5W. So I am planning to look into sealing and friction reduction to try and improve it.
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Re: Plans for powerful Stirling engines

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To be honest. I don't like the heat exchanger of that engine at all.
cbstirling2
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Re: Plans for powerful Stirling engines

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The link went to Mini-Ecoboy. Which does not show the picture that you posted. Also that engine has helium as the working gas. That would make the engine extra complicated. I read it be better just to use regular compressed air like the ST-5.
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