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by jjohnson1
Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: School Project questions
Replies: 3
Views: 2190

Re: School Project questions

yes its a traditional vertical cylinder design, large displacer and such. sorry if i wasn't that clear about that. i ran into another question last night while thinking about the power piston. is it important to have an air tight seal on the displacer cylinder? and can the power piston be made out o...
by jjohnson1
Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: New Members PLEASE read! - OR, having problems registering, being deactivated
Replies: 511
Views: 493461

Re: "Hi" We are new here!

hi im new here, thought i should probably post. i am currently working on a project for school, a small 3 inch diameter LTD engine. i am working in a "no ferrous metals" workshop so i am working with brass copper and nickle. and there's also no lathe, machine tools of any sort, just my han...
by jjohnson1
Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: School Project questions
Replies: 3
Views: 2190

School Project questions

so i am new to stirling engines, and had a few questions for the experts. i am building a 3 inch diameter LTD engine, found some plans on youtube and modified them for the materials i have available to me. i am working with brass sheet stock for my engine case, will two sheets of 16 gauge sheet, sol...