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Stirling engine

technology Maturity 9-11

This engine uses heat to move.

Stirlingmotor in Betrieb.JPG
Stirlingmotor in Betrieb.JPG
It uses air to work. Heat makes the air grow. This pushes a part to make it move. It is very quiet.
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Stirling Engine 1min NCTU.webm
Can you hear it? It is a smart way to use heat.

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Robert Stirling's engine patent.gif
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Ericsson hot air engine.jpg
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Philips Stirling engine.JPG
File:Stirlingmotor in Betrieb.JPG
Stirlingmotor in Betrieb.JPG
File:Stirling cycle pV.svg
Stirling cycle pV.svg
File:BetaStirlingTG4web.svg
BetaStirlingTG4web.svg
File:EuroDishSBP front.jpg
EuroDishSBP front.jpg
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Alpha Stirling highres.gif
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Stirling Animation.gif
File:Solar Miller Style Stirling layout.JPG
Solar Miller Style Stirling layout.JPG
File:Free-Piston Configurations.jpg
Free-Piston Configurations.jpg

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