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by jimlarsen
Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: exchange resource about stirling engine
Replies: 3
Views: 5252

Re: exchange resource about stirling engine

I have a book that is in the final stages of being published. It should be done in just a few weeks. Take a look at http://stirlingbuilder.com/ and if it is the kind of resource you are looking for I will get you a copy.
by jimlarsen
Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Build update
Replies: 3
Views: 5028

Re: Build update

I think it looks awesome.
by jimlarsen
Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Beer can engine engine keeps exploding (too much pressure!)
Replies: 4
Views: 5527

Re: Beer can engine engine keeps exploding (too much pressure!)

If your pressure chamber is sealed too well, pressure will build as the engine heats up. The cool side of the pressure chamber is almost never efficient enough to dissipate all the heat. As the engine runs, the hot side gets hot, and the cool side starts getting warmer. This causes the pressure insi...
by jimlarsen
Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:11 am
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Find hints, tips, pictures and plans at Stirlingbuilder.com
Replies: 0
Views: 5508

Find hints, tips, pictures and plans at Stirlingbuilder.com

I have recently started posting detailed pictures and comments from my Stirling Engine construction projects. You can find them at http://stirlingbuilder.com/ . I have posted instructions for a coffee cup Stirling engine. In the near future I will be posting some more detailed plans and construction...