Stirling Engines Generate Power from Practically Any Heat Source
Energy Minute: Stirling engines have been around since the 19th century, but today some small and large applications are bringing them into the limelight. (Podcast)
Denis Du Bois
November 06, 2006
November 06, 2006
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There are many types of Stirling engines, and even more applications for them. The basics are presented here, briefly. Visual presentations help explain how the technology works. Some of these sites also provide more detailed information about types, history and applications.
Music by Chris Keister
Alt keyword: Sterling Engine
Comments
I have wondered about this Stirling engine. Why has it not been used to produce electricity? There must be a reason. What is the max. power that it can develop? I am curious.
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Posted by: Archie Preston | December 13, 2006 08:44 AM
I'm interested in installing a sterling engine in a mine with a volume of 2,000,000 cubic feet of approx. 55 degree air...wondering what the energy potential would be averaged with Missouri's annual temps...... Anyone with technical background with Sterling engines please contact me.
Posted by: Christian Taylor | December 24, 2006 12:02 PM
I understand that hybrid cars make use of kinetic energy to recharge batteries during use of the vehicle. Is there any merit to utilizing waste heat from combustion during use, using sterling engines, to assist in electrical production?
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Posted by: Shane Fink | June 12, 2008 09:00 AM