Building momentum

[Saidrich]

I am excited to become part of the Stirling engine phase as it builds momentum. This unit was built by myself and a friend and was clocked at about 300 rpm. The movement is hard to see from a still photo but very exciting. Some things become more fascinating as your knowledge of them grows. This model will be displayed to science students at the elementary level. I am hoping to fascinate some young minds.

[WXYZCIENCE]

I see you joined this board! Remember, Once Begun, Then Done.
Joe.

[WXYZCIENCE]

Worked this morning Joe

[sh123469]

Very nice looking little engine.  Will it run on low heat differentials?  Like, say, sit it on top of a monitor and have it spin slowly from the monitor's heat?

Where can I find some good info on sterlings?  I have looked all over and find some rough, usually hand drawn diagrams and a few explanations but not too much that's real good.  

How about using something like this to turn a blower fan in a solar hot air unit for heating.  Don't have to worry about power for blowers or when the temp is up in the unit.  When the temp in the hot air collector rises, it starts blowing.  When the unit cools, it stops.

Anyway, looks very good.

[Saidrich]

This unit runs very fast on coffee water. If I boil water on the stove and then set it on the table the unit will average 2 rps for about 4 hours. I also found that by going to Google images and typing "stirling engine" was a great source of info. I also understand that the Russian military use stirling engine tech. for subs, helicopters and I have seen one unite for 5 kilowatt gen. I have more info but it is "Top Secret"