Oh that's right, trying to reduce all around friction is a good idea.
I'll likely have more questions along the way, but if not I will at least post the final product for others to see.
Thanks for the continued help,
CamN
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- Fri Feb 17, 2017 10:54 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: First Stirling Engine Help
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- Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:11 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: First Stirling Engine Help
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Re: First Stirling Engine Help
Is a hollowed out displacer always necessary? I've seen both solid and hollow across the internet.
Is it possibly a modification you would do later if the engine is running poorly and the flywheel cannot handle the displacer weight?
Is it possibly a modification you would do later if the engine is running poorly and the flywheel cannot handle the displacer weight?
- Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:25 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: First Stirling Engine Help
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Re: First Stirling Engine Help
Thanks for the replies! Along with those recommendations, is there any material for any part that is BAD to use? Also (if it works) i've attached images of my cad design, and im wondering if there are any obvious issues. Base Plate is around 8x16 inches, cylinder OD (hot end) around 1.9 inches for r...
- Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:12 pm
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: First Stirling Engine Help
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Re: First Stirling Engine Help
Hello, I've gone through the design process and have finalized my design with CAD software but I am still considering a few things and need some suggestions. I am on a budget of $300 and I am wondering what materials to make the following parts out of: 1) Cylinder (with fins) 2) Displacer Piston and...
- Sat Jan 28, 2017 7:02 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: First Stirling Engine Help
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Re: First Stirling Engine Help
Thanks Ian I appreciate the help. I have another idea though and am wondering what you think of it. I'm trying to eliminate the need of a crankshaft by centering the flywheel with the cylinder and having 1 pin on either side (one for each piston con rod) therefore both will be offset. Is this still ...
- Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:36 am
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: First Stirling Engine Help
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First Stirling Engine Help
Hi I've recently starting planning designs for a Beta Stirling Engine that I am building for my college course. I'd appreciate any help or opinions with the following 2 things: 1. Piston and cylinder design (Ratios etc.) (What I'm mostly worried about is if the stroke length needs to be higher due t...