Stirling Engine Version 3 Test Run

This version of the Stirling engine has a water-cooled piston. This solves the thermal expansion issue that it previously faced, allowing it to run until its fuel runs dry.
The engine runs on 91% isopropyl alcohol.
I plan to connect some sort of load to the engine in the future.
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[@jakeflo8477]

im a simple guy: i see stirling engine i upvote!

[@theK8pTn-G]

I was trying to find the words. Then this comment organised my sentiment exactly! EXACTLY! Today has been a good day! Great video and build Voltarian Technology Inc! Sounds great!

[@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542]

Next trick: hook the cooling pump and a fan for the radiator to the output shaft of the motor. (~_^)-b

[@voltariantechnologyinc.8594]

I've been looking into that. I can run a fan quite easily, but driving a water pump is going to be quite a challenge.
I'm thinking of using a water pump from one of those oral irrigators. They seem to have good low friction. I had one, but I tried to turn it into an air engine in my college dorm. Oh well.

[@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542]

@@voltariantechnologyinc.8594 Bunny Luck on making it work eventually! (~_^)-b