Stirling Engine

Stirling Engine Model Kits

Step into the world of clean energy and thermodynamics with our Stirling Engine collection. Unlike loud internal combustion engines, these masterpieces operate in near silence, powered solely by a temperature difference. They are meticulously crafted from brass, aluminum, and glass, making them perfect educational tools for physics classrooms or elegant kinetic art for an executive desk.

Classification & Types

We categorize these engines based on the source of heat and the cylinder configuration:

• Low-Temperature Differential (LTD): Designed to run on minimal heat sources, such as a cup of warm coffee or even the warmth of a hand.

• High-Temperature Models: Powered by alcohol lamps to generate high speeds and torque.

• Structure Types (Alpha/Beta/Gamma): Differentiated by how the pistons and cylinders are arranged (e.g., separate cylinders vs. single cylinder).

  How it Works

  The Stirling engine is a closed-cycle heat engine. It works by cyclically compressing and expanding a fixed amount of air (or gas) inside the cylinder. When the air is heated, it expands and pushes the piston; when it is moved to the cool side, it contracts. This continuous cycle converts heat energy directly into mechanical motion.