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what is a sterling engine
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Andromeda explained this earlier: A Stirling engine has a sealed cylinder with one part hot and the other cold. The working gas inside the engine (which is often air, helium, or hydrogen) is moved by a mechanism from the hot side to the cold side. When the gas is on the hot side it expands and pushes up on a piston. When it moves back to the cold side it contracts.
They are incredibly efficient, able to get upto 50% efficient (this is v. good!). I have always wanted one that can run on the heat of your hands or strong sunlight (not that you get any round here!).
They are incredibly efficient, able to get upto 50% efficient (this is v. good!). I have always wanted one that can run on the heat of your hands or strong sunlight (not that you get any round here!).
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