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by richard___5694
Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:46 pm
Forum: Power-producing Stirling Engines
Topic: benefits of using Mercury over gas?
Replies: 4
Views: 17872

Response to benefits of using Mercury over gas?

what about in it's liquid form? too slow?
by richard___5694
Fri Dec 19, 2003 1:08 pm
Forum: Power-producing Stirling Engines
Topic: benefits of using Mercury over gas?
Replies: 4
Views: 17872

benefits of using Mercury over gas?

I wonder if there would be any benefit to using a liquid like mercury
inside a Stirling engine?

how would it affect,

speed
power production
sealing issues
lubrication

just thinking out loud here.
by richard___5694
Fri Dec 19, 2003 12:02 pm
Forum: Power-producing Stirling Engines
Topic: Stirling Engines in Cars?
Replies: 29
Views: 110401

Response to Stirling Engines in Cars?

<t>How about a Stirling to run the accessories on an engine? By using the exhaust heat and engine coolant to provide the temp differential? The majority of engines on the market nowadays have an alternator/power steering pump and A/C compressor attached to the crank taking away up to 25 gross HP. I ...