LTD Stirling Engine
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 7:17 am
hello everyone!
for the last three years now i've ben researching Stirling Engine
technology and I finally got around to building one. I decided to do
something on my own, but I modified the plans for Dr. Senft's N92 LTD
Stirling engine. At the moment the engine isn't running, so I have a
few questions.
below is a link to my designs:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45844120@N ... 070726200/
1. I understand that flywheels are used to normalize the output speed
and to maintain the momentum of during the down stroke, but are they
essential in the build? Originally I was planning on using some sort
of compression spring to provide the return energy.
2. Is there a necessary displacer diameter relative to the chamber
diameter? The disc I cut is roughly 1/4 of an inch smaller in diameter
than my chamber, but I am wondering if there is an optimal size for
the displacer.
3. Are there any tips for a aspiring Stirling engine creator?
thanks!
for the last three years now i've ben researching Stirling Engine
technology and I finally got around to building one. I decided to do
something on my own, but I modified the plans for Dr. Senft's N92 LTD
Stirling engine. At the moment the engine isn't running, so I have a
few questions.
below is a link to my designs:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45844120@N ... 070726200/
1. I understand that flywheels are used to normalize the output speed
and to maintain the momentum of during the down stroke, but are they
essential in the build? Originally I was planning on using some sort
of compression spring to provide the return energy.
2. Is there a necessary displacer diameter relative to the chamber
diameter? The disc I cut is roughly 1/4 of an inch smaller in diameter
than my chamber, but I am wondering if there is an optimal size for
the displacer.
3. Are there any tips for a aspiring Stirling engine creator?
thanks!