Hot-air/Stirling engine
Experiment no.: 8.3.302
A hot-air or Stirling engine generates mechanical work. This works with both a heating and a cooling bath. By reversing the direction, the engine becomes a heat pump or chiller.
Comment: The video shows a slightly different set-up.
Caution: if required, experiment with LN2 (eye damage and cold injuries possible)!
Personal protective equipment necessary!
Comment: The video shows a slightly different set-up.
Caution: if required, experiment with LN2 (eye damage and cold injuries possible)!
Personal protective equipment necessary!
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Documents for this experiment
pV diagram for the Stirling engine
Stirling engine cycle
Energy balance of the Stirling engine
Phases of the Stirling engine
Drive with cold reservoir
Measured pV diagrams
