Moriya Stirling Fan - Double size

[David Morrow]

Another update now that the hot cap has been installed ( although not yet finished - I need to solder a cap on the end. ) For outward appearances, it's pretty much done. I still need to make the pistons and connectors to attach them to the connecting rods.

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[ccstudent]

i dont think i saw it in here... but what makes this turn. you said the platform was for alcohol, i take it to burn?? is there a boiler on there??? btw, this is crazy mad cool. my dad has told me about these before.

 

[David Morrow]

i dont think i saw it in here... but what makes this turn. you said the platform was for alcohol, i take it to burn?? is there a boiler on there??? btw, this is crazy mad cool. my dad has told me about these before.

Here is a good explanation of how they work :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling_engine

 

[ccstudent]

That's crazy!! So as long as there is something burning keeping the one cylinder hot it will keep the fan spinning??

 

[David Morrow]

That's crazy!! So as long as there is something burning keeping the one cylinder hot it will keep the fan spinning??

Pretty much. Here is a Youtube video of the last one I made. Search around there and you will find a lot more. Also search "hot air engine"


[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPsmbx5Q5jE[/ame]