My history with stirling engines. -- A brief history of stirling engines. -- The stirling engine explained. -- What makes a good striling engine? -- Working with aluminum. -- Working with acrylic. -- Thermoforming vinyl. -- Tools needed for these projects. -- Engine #1 - the reciprocating stirling engine. -- Engine #2 - horizontal flywheel magnetic drive stirling engine. -- Engine #3 - vertical flywheel magnetic drive stirling engine. -- Appendices.
The purpose of this design manual is to provide an introduction to Stirling cycle heat engines, to organize and identify the available Stirling engine literature, and to identify, organize, evaluate and, in so far as possible, compare non ...
The Stirling Engine Manual
They produce a rotary motion that can be used to power anything, from boats and buggies to fridges and fans. This book demonstrates how to design, build, and optimise Stirling engines.
Presents eleven projects demonstrating how to build simple, fun, and educational Stirling engines from available kits.