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Build An Experimental Heat Engine

Want to learn about how heat-driven engines work? Considerable research has been done to apply this technology to energy-efficient automobiles or for power generation using alternative fuels or heat sources. These web pages feature complete drawings, plans, and instructions for building a simple Stirling-type heat engine. Made from hand-crafted metal parts, this handsome working model will impress your friends and family while illustrating the principles behind Stirling or "atmospheric" heat engines. This model does not produce much work, but the savvy experimenter could probably scale up the design to produce a more powerful version. Far safer and more efficient than steam engines, this technology is well worth investigating for any application where a multi-fuel compatible engine is needed. Experimenters, engineers, students, or anyone concerned about energy self- sufficiency will want to read these pages.

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:43:32 -0800

Submitted by: Carl T.