Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine Vertical Cylinders

Product Description

Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine Vertical Cylinders

Description of Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine Vertical Cylinders

The Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine Vertical Cylinders unit is for demonstration of stirling cycle hot air engine principles. The engine consists of two vertical stainless steel cylinders. The first cylinder is to generate hot air using a heater. Power to the heater can be varied. The second cylinder is to generate a mechanical power using hot air from the first cylinder. Both cylinders are attached to a common shaft, with a suitable flywheel. Instruments are provided for measurement of input power, and output power. The advantage of this design is the ability to bring the engine to operating condition in a short time.

Experiments of Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine Vertical Cylinders

• Torque vs speed for a given input power.
• Output and efficiency vs speed for a given input power.

Technical Data of Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine Vertical Cylinders

• Heater : 500 W max.
• Maximum power : Approx 900 mW.

Instruments:

• Input power : Voltage and current digital display.
• Torque : Mechanical dynamometer with spring balance, belt, and weights.
• Speed : Portable tachometer.

Power supply : 220V 1Ph 50Hz. Other power supply is available on request.