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by burnit0017
Wed Jul 07, 2010 6:12 am
Forum: Model Stirling Engines
Topic: High Temp Epoxy Piston Rings????
Replies: 1
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High Temp Epoxy Piston Rings????

Greetings, I am starting a project using a 2 cylinder V air compressor and try to convert it to Alpha Stirling. I found some links were small projects created there own pistons using high temp epoxy. Using their idea, I am going to try to replace the piston rings with high temp epoxy and add a dry l...
by burnit0017
Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: Model Stirling Engines
Topic: Determining Piston type/size
Replies: 1
Views: 30344

Re: Determining Piston type/size

Greetings, I am new to this forum and Stirling technology. The research I have done indicates piston seal is very important. If you use the piston rings you get a great seal but the rings increase friction and reduce engine performance, if it will work at all. I found some videos on you tube showing...