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The Stirling engine was invented by Reverend Dr. Robert Stirling and patented by him in 1816.
It is an engine that gets it's power from the movement of heat energy from a hot place to a cold place. It consists of two cylinders, the first one is called the displacement cylinder and the second one is the power cylinder.
The displacement cylinder has two sections, a hot section and a cold section, the piston in the displacement cylinder is a loose fit so that air or gas can pass by when it is moving, the purpose of this piston is to move the air or gas from the hot section to the cold section and back to the hot section hence "displacing it".
Second is the power cylinder containing a double acting piston that is connected to a crankshaft fitted with a fly wheel.
When the displacing piston moves to the cold part of the cylinder, the largest volume of air or gas is in the hot part of the displacement cylinder, where it will heat up and expand to a higher volume and push the power piston outwards, when the displacement piston moves to the hot side of the cylinder the air or gas moves over to the cold side of the cylinder, where it will cool down and shrink to a smaller volume and form a vacuum that sucks the power piston in the opposite direction.
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Who invented stirling engine?
It was invented in 1816 by Rev. Robert Stirling of Scotland
What is maximum efficiency of stirling engine?
78%
What are the differene between stirling cycle and carnot cycle?
In Carnot & Stirling cycle there were 2 isothermal processes. but in Stirling engine other 2 processes are constant volume processes whereas in Carnot other 2 processes are isentropic processes. Stirling engine has low maintenance and easy to built because of there construction. Both cycle's efficiencies near to same. but operating according to there applications.
Explain how an acoustic stirling engine works?
Bob told me that the acoustic stirling engines run when you hum to them. No seriously, it's true since Bob told me it was.
How does' the MOD II stirling engine work?
Variable dead-space chambers that decreased in size with the throttle request. More throttle = less dead-space allowed in the engine. Other than that, it operated like any alpha-design stirling engine. See the link below for more information on the exact design.
Does a stirling engine have to involve heat?
Yes. The essence of the Stirling engine is to convert heat into motion.
How much power is in a stirling engine generator?
A Stirling engine generator is less powerful than a combustion engine, but more ecologically sustainable. It operates on heat exchange. There are many types of Stirling engines.
Who invented stirling engine?
It was invented in 1816 by Rev. Robert Stirling of Scotland
Where was the Stirling engine invented?
Scotland
When was the Stirling engine invented?
It was invented in 1816 by Robert Stirling. You can find much more information about stirling engines and carnot cycles on Wikipedia.
What has the author Allan J Organ written?
Allan J. Organ has written: 'The Regenerator and the Stirling Engine' 'Stirling engine thermodynamic design'
How does a stirling engine work?
It has heat exchange.
What is maximum efficiency of stirling engine?
78%
What is a stirling engine generator?
A Stirling engine generator falls into the category of external combustion engine. This type of engine converts heat energy to mechanical work by compressing and expanding air or other gas.
What is an engine with greater engine specs?
A steam engine, a stirling engine, a combustion engine, a jet engine, a rocket engine.
Are stirling engine generators environmentally friendly?
Stirling engine generators are environmentally friendly. The cooling fluid they use in them is helium and not freon. They are much more efficient in how they operate as well.
What has the author Israeli Urieli written?
Israeli Urieli has written: 'Stirling cycle engine analysis' -- subject(s): Stirling engines
