Simplified Heat Engine

This heat engine was designed as an educational and conversation piece. The engine is simpler than most conventional Stirling engines. While most heat engines oscillate, this engine uses a unique design that rotates.

Fig. a - Overview

Fig. a – Overview

Fig. b - Flywheel & Displacer

Fig. b – Flywheel & Displacer

Fig. c - Cylinder Plate

Fig. c – Cylinder Plate

Fig. d - Hot / Cold Plate

Fig. d – Hot / Cold Plate

Fig. e - Connecting Tube

Fig. e – Connecting Tube

Fig. f - Chamber Ring & Gasket

Fig. f – Chamber Ring & Gasket

Fig. g - Piston & Cylinder

Fig. g – Piston & Cylinder

Fig. h - Insulator

Fig. h – Insulator

Fig. i - Heat Engine Stand

Fig. i – Heat Engine Stand

Fig. j - Small Parts

Fig. j – Small Parts

Fig. k - Simplified Heat Engine Animation

Fig. k – Simplified Heat Engine Animation

Fig. l - Rotary Stirling Engine History

Fig. l – Rotary Stirling Engine History

Heat Engine Links

Heat Engine Links