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by leading edge
Wed Feb 25, 2015 12:30 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Pistons
Replies: 5
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Re: Pistons

Thank you for the input,As i can see Stirling is to varied so i think for the short term i will go with Aviator,s idea of using a gasifier and a ic motor .Will keep you up to date with the progress.
by leading edge
Mon Feb 23, 2015 3:10 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Pistons
Replies: 5
Views: 4324

Pistons

Greetings from South Africa.My name is Corrie and i would like to build a 5KW generator powered by a stirling engine.Would it be better to build a multi cylinder unit or would a twin cylinder work??.What size would the pistons be??? What would be the drawback of making the pistons square instead of ...