Snifting valve

Discussion on Stirling or "hot air" engines (all types)
Aviator168
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Re: Snifting valve

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Most stirling engines already get down to crank case pressure before maximum internal volume (because of small temperature difference). Without the snifter valve, the engine is just pulling negative pressure and losses power.
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