Compilation of Stirling/Hot Air engine Videos

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Compilation of Stirling/Hot Air engine Videos

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Ok..
I though it might be worth starting a thread for Compiling Interesting Stirling/Hot Air engine videos, in one place on the forum.
I've lifted some, but there are many more to be added and as people come across or remember interesting videos, i hope they will post them here.
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Philips stirling engine technology videos
The Stirling Cycle part 1 (Stirling Cryogenics)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqIapDKtvzc[/youtube]

Stirling Cycle Part 2 (Stirling Cryogenics)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFfMruoRMGo[/youtube]
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NASA Stirling Engine Cars
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_Vnxapd5fs[/youtube]
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 Sunpulse, 'Big'-Stirling engine.. Beta configuration that uses a rolling sock for the power piston seal. It's claimed to be capable of producing up to 2kW continuous output,
Which is extremely impressive for a non pressurized LTD Engine.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMMELH7CSNE[/youtube]
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General Motors Alternative Engine Video
An old GM video with lots of very interesting alternative, car and engine, research demonstration vehicles.
I'd recommend watching the whole thing, its really fascinating...
But if you want to skip to the Stirling stuff it starts at about 7.15 (total video playtime 16min)
(they mention and partially show the elusive 'Calvair')
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfL2f1l0Ktg[/youtube]
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Robert Stirling and the Stirling Motor (video)
This is an interesting video with some good, general information about Robert Stirling and his invention.
It would be a good introduction to these engines for students and newbies, I would think.

(Running Time: 14.30)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8AoORLGyS0[/youtube]
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Video from a Swedish television segment about Stirling technology. It shows the Philips Stirling Bus and Boat, a Stirling powered car and also footage inside the Kockums Stirling engine submarine, plus solar Stirling stuff.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzpcU41hqAM[/youtube]
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French video with Philips Stirling bus, and more...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9ue52PaMtw[/youtube]
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check this German clip out. (again no English)
The guy seems to be a total Stirling Nut/Guru
It shows some zany larger scale LTD's, solar and “Sunmachine” footage
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZjCOlDDW0Y[/youtube]

“Sunmachine” videos
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5ujxaEp66s[/youtube]
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xb6ihb ... TZvtKK7J9U

more german stuff, including ST05G Project
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbpduIop9PE[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0ZcpiUVHB0[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9xIXGB2vFU[/youtube]
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videos of An Andy Ross based design, ALPHA Engine (90 deg V) 
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y5X11MXsRc[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pdqDQwehlk[/youtube]

His Double V engine is two B-20 engines operating on a common crankshaft.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ix_rHxU54w[/youtube]
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Kockums Gotland Class, Stirling Powered Submarines

4 videos that give a full breakdown of the Kockums submarine, with some very tantalising footage of the Stirling engines and components in a partly assembled state. 
BUT,Unfortunately, its in 'Swedish' not English.

Actual Stirling engine footage starts at about 5:30, and more towards the end of the first video. 
The rest of the videos are based around the submarine disassembly and installation of the Stirling module, and its other operational aspects.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4jgCXs3Mhw[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zABoYJBU4qM[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--WM-LudiJI[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlFkF5BfsqM[/youtube]

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NASA Research, Stirling Engine videos

 30 mins long but the 'Stirling related section' starts at about 15:40
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zBZpj2Mezg[/youtube]

Small Reactor for Deep Space Exploration 

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KobRfGqlpGc[/youtube]

Real World Lunar Power Plant 

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj5drJ7BIvM[/youtube]

NASA Stirling Converter Demonstration
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1FwrDZKfKk[/youtube]

What Are Radioisotope Power Systems (its not about Hydroelectricity )
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjWe77bYrXQ[/youtube]
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These aren't NASA videos but are of a similar flavour..
They give an overview of Free Piston Stirling engines..

Sunpower 
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I2imIBVLH8[/youtube]

the working of a Free Piston Stirling Engine 
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl8iNXsjsbI[/youtube]

Structure and function of the Microgen Stirling engine [ ISH 2011 ]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeMIa4WR8ug[/youtube]
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Parabolic dish, Solar powered Stirling Engines

Ever wondered what thousands of stirling engines running together might sound like?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWECuQo7Ik0[/youtube]

and some more
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEIQ2FVL_ys[/youtube]

Has engine components visible on bench towards end of video.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN2Wcy2khuE[/youtube]

Slow, but gives a good visual pan over the dish and engine
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLYJlpEOMcA[/youtube] 

best part starts from about 50 seconds in, and goes for a little bit
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-evkuwvKJ-c[/youtube]

buildaroo, interview with sales rep.. worth a watch
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4b2jPxbLgc[/youtube]

'Discovery' selection.
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/other ... engine.htm
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More random videos...

"Precer" wood pellet powered Stirling, 'Off Road' Car
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehWbFoMfmMo[/youtube]

SE that does useful work, Peter Lynn's 2500cc beta in a very nice boat.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lDMZ5SK-9A[/youtube]

Stirling engine boat.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo_YOLZY4rI[/youtube]

Stirling Paddle Boat
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF9zRX7HUWg[/youtube]

Stirling Tractor
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbZji_my4Kw[/youtube]

Six-cylinder Stirling engine
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhTcbg7wujo[/youtube]

Making a 6-cylinder Stirling engine
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvvyjJ8wz3Y[/youtube]

'Stirling engine and rocket stove -test run'
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnqThx8ku_s[/youtube]



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