Special 2-cylinder Stirling model

[Jan Ridders]

Hi all interested,
I just finished the revised version of my 2-cylinder Stirling with an unique drive system for the displacers and oscillating work cylinders. See the (new) video:
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDrJIccKV1k&list=UUOWqwLEIfORZB09qQirdkag&index=1[/ame]
and the concerning page on my web site:
http://heetgasmodelbouw.ridders.nu/...der_stirling/2_cilinder_stirling_frameset.htm
This time I made a full CAD drawing plan for it that is available via my web site for everyone interested.
Friendly greetings from Holland,
Jan Ridders

 

[jwcnc1911]

How does this go without replies?

Wow! This engine is fantastic. Jan , your work amazes me. I'd really love to see some pictures and video of your shop and use of it. I'll hit you up for prints when I finish the 4 projects I'm on now.

 

[aonemarine]

Must have been in stealth mode when he posted it. Very nice and original.

 

[Hopper]

That's awesome.
Love your work.

Brilliant design with the small crank disc to push the displacer rods.
With this set-up you could experiment with changing the shape from a pure circle to a cam profile to increase dwell of the displacer at top and bottom of its stroke. According to James Rizzo, this would increase efficiency etc. And might be a bit of fun to play with!