Stirling Engine
Stirling Engine
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A compact, self-contained steam engine.
A compact, self-contained steam engine.
A stirling engine, unlike conventional steam engines, has no gaseous byproduct. The air contained in the two connected cylinders rapidly heats and cools which drives a crankshaft.
A flame about the size of a candle would be placed underneath the large cylinder. The flame's thermal energy conducts through the cylinder, heating the air inside and causing expansion. The expanded air pushes the hot piston backwards and rushes through the connection tube into the small, cooler cylinder. No longer exposed to the added heat, the air condenses, creating a vacuum that pulls the cold piston inwards and forces the air back into the large cylinder. The cycle repeats.
I've designed each of the parts and created a prototype, but I haven't been able to manufacture one yet. Skills I've developed through this project so far are:
I've designed each of the parts and created a prototype, but I haven't been able to manufacture one yet. Skills I've developed through this project so far are:
SolidWorks design and assembly
Thermal expansion/materials simulation
Material selection by properties
Machines I plan on using to fabricate this engine include:
Machines I plan on using to fabricate this engine include:
Engine Lathe
CNC Drill
Welding Machine
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