Stirling engine with solar energy assist
1,578 views · Published 23 February 2013 · 1:40 · Indexed 27 September 2026
Channel: Lidmotor · 2013 · Science & Technology
This is my simple Stirling engine running with solar heat being added using a magnifying glass and direct sunlight. The aluminum heat sink was preheated on my gas stove. This demonstration is simply to show a concept. Most of the heat energy came from my stove---BUT perhaps what I stumbled upon was a hybrid idea.
