Stirling Engine

This Stirling Engine converts heat energy to do mechanical work. A wick soaked in alcohol is lit under a cylinder in the engine. This heats the air in the cylinder. After a few minutes, one of the wheels can be turned to start the engine running. The cyclical expansion and compression of the air at different temperatures in different cylinders keeps the engine running.

* Equipment seen in the video may vary from equipment used in ND Demonstrations. See information and images below for ND equipment and setup.

Setup:

Place the Stirling Engine on the demo table away from any other objects.

Carefully fill the fuel cell with denatured alcohol so that it is no more than half full.

Adjust the wick to 1/4" in length and place it and the cap on the fuel cell.

Light the wick and wait several minutes for the engine to warm up.

Turn one of the wheels to kick start the engine. When hot enough, it should continue to run.

Notes:

Caution: this unit become very hot.

Keep away from other objects and people.

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Discussion and Polling Questions:

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Equipment Needed:

• Stirling Engine Apparatus

• Denatured Alcohol