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by raguna
Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Stirling engine for non-profit rural use.
Replies: 11
Views: 7166

Re: Stirling engine for non-profit rural use.

Do stirling engines scale? i.e. can power output be estimated using the part sizes of the engine. For the 2 inch bore and 1.5 inch stroke engine should I be looking at beta designs? bladeattila, I appreciate you spreading the word. There are varying densities and distances when it comes to household...
by raguna
Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:01 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Stirling engine for non-profit rural use.
Replies: 11
Views: 7166

Re: Stirling engine for non-profit rural use.

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Where are you based in the world by the way? I'm from Sri-Lanka If you have access to a lathe etc., it would not be too difficult to build an engine with say a 2"(50 mm) bore, and 1.5" stroke for the power piston, this should give some where near the po...
by raguna
Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:06 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Stirling engine for non-profit rural use.
Replies: 11
Views: 7166

Stirling engine for non-profit rural use.

Hello Everyone, I volunteer for a small non-profit group who try and help the families who live in the rural parts of Sri-Lanka and I think that stirling engines could really help. We have built and donated a large number of solar powered lanterns but during the rainy season we don't get enough suns...