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I need a comparison between alpha and gamma stirling engine

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:29 pm
by Daniel
I need a comparison between alpha and gamma stirling engine in:
efficiency
noise
power-volume ratio
losses
every things
>>> :ugeek:

Re: I need a comparison between alpha and gamma stirling engine

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:28 pm
by staska
Gamma works with less efficent drive system. Alpha have to be built using ross yoke or be twin action - 4 cylinder to be efficient.

Re: I need a comparison between alpha and gamma stirling engine

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:17 pm
by Daniel
twin action like this Image

Re: I need a comparison between alpha and gamma stirling engine

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:54 am
by Daniel
and if i apply ross yoke what is the the value phase angle α ?

Re: I need a comparison between alpha and gamma stirling engine

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:27 am
by staska
For ross yoke you got 90 phase angle.

Re: I need a comparison between alpha and gamma stirling engine

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:25 pm
by Daniel
thank you

Re: I need a comparison between alpha and gamma stirling engine

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:17 am
by staska
But - 90 degree in alpha stirling is not equal to 90 in gamma :)