DIY STIRLING ENGINE Update Air Compressor to Solar Stirling Engine
This is an update on the progress of the Stirling Engine created from a standard air compressor. This hot air engine should finally get some power. The piston rings were removed as the machining of the pistons was very good. There is still good compression. The ring removal decreases friction dramatically and will allow for a good cycle. The Displacer is a Bikini Spray can that I got to fit perfectly. At the end is the ghost of Robert Stirling. Just kidding, think I have been working too hard.
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So… indelicate question… Um…. what is your source od income? You seem to spend a lot of time on all this. I am envious– I have a shop, tools (about what you have, I guess) but I could never hope to buy and do all the stuff you do…
Like I said… indelicate question.
@30GB Did not want to bore you with hours of unsuccessful testing:-)
Progress! I was wondering how you planned on attaching something to that. Do the smaller engines have piston rings or are they just milled to close? Thay really spins freely. You should do the same with the steam weed eater engine.
Trying something new takes time and many many of these try and failed attempts. Thanks for sharing you progress!
You crack me up! that ending probably had everyone glued to their monitor hoping to see something HAHAHA
LOL! Great job Dan! I know where you got the bikini can from. I have to admit I was kinda hoping to see the wife in a 2 piece;-) Ya I know I am a pervert! LOL! Anyway, great job again. 5 stars. If this comment bothers you please delete it I will understand however I still would love to see the wife in a 2 piece;-) Larry
@killzpwnz0red When this engine runs in the sun, Denise will be the host and model:-) 2 piece.
Almost looks pornographic.
I’m hoping someday to set up an aquaponics system. I’m sure I’ll be scouring all your videos, using some of your ideas in my designs.
i cant see the ghost
noxema? hmm…
The face shape in the shirt, pause it and turn your head to the left. It is a shadow, I actually missed it the first time too. Really clear once you see it, not a ghost of corse, I think?
Actually watching the video again, ghost at the end, agreed someone needs a day off
I don’t see no ghost, I ain’t afraid of no ghosts.
Oh, finally, I see it, it’s a persons face laying on it’s side. You see from above the nose to the bottom of the chin.
Pretty cool inovation there Dan, but I don’t think you’re going to get much mileage out of that aluminum can. It is going to wear through in no time with even the slightest bit of contact with the cylinder walls. I’d give it less than an our of running time before it wears through. I know you said it doesn’t rub, but motion, heating, cooling and vibrations do crazy things to parts sometimes.
But I’m pulling for ya Dan! Can’t wait to see you get this this engine operational.
lol
you know dan there is something inherintly dirty about that noxzema can. lol
i’ve been thinking… it would be soo cool if someone coulb build a micro stirling engine in a penant…
so it runs of the body heat…
and just spins and spins all by itself..
that would be like the coolest jewlery ever!
That engine looks cool!
This is like the matrix.
NICE!
You are one lucky man.
at the opening shot, I thought you were working on a way to breed baby compressors…
Very nice, This setup is able to produce some real energy, although it will not be a lot for the moment, but at least it should give you a nice benchmark.
Great job Dan 5*
Dan, your imagination is getting the best of you on the whole “ghost” thing. Lol!
~Chris H.~