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Q: Is a stirling engine the same as a steam engine?
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What is an engine with greater engine specs?

A steam engine, a stirling engine, a combustion engine, a jet engine, a rocket engine.


Does a stirling engine have to involve heat?

Yes. The essence of the Stirling engine is to convert heat into motion.


How much power is in a stirling engine generator?

A Stirling engine generator is less powerful than a combustion engine, but more ecologically sustainable. It operates on heat exchange. There are many types of Stirling engines.


Different types of thermal engine?

Thermal engine is an engine that uses heat as a source of energy. Steam engine, diesel engine, gasoline engine, Stirling engine and drinking bird a common toy that is also a heat engine are the examples or types of engines that uses thermal energy.


What is deifference between steam engene and electric engine?

A steam engine requires water to be heated to produce steam. This steam is used in pistons to produce movement, as in a steam train. An electric engine can produce the same energy, as in an electric car, and is far less bulky than a steam engine.


Who invented stirling engine?

It was invented in 1816 by Rev. Robert Stirling of Scotland


Where was the Stirling engine invented?

Scotland


What are the differene between stirling cycle and carnot cycle?

In Carnot & Stirling cycle there were 2 isothermal processes. but in Stirling engine other 2 processes are constant volume processes whereas in Carnot other 2 processes are isentropic processes. Stirling engine has low maintenance and easy to built because of there construction. Both cycle's efficiencies near to same. but operating according to there applications.


When was the Stirling engine invented?

It was invented in 1816 by Robert Stirling. You can find much more information about stirling engines and carnot cycles on Wikipedia.


What has the author Allan J Organ written?

Allan J. Organ has written: 'The Regenerator and the Stirling Engine' 'Stirling engine thermodynamic design'


How does a stirling engine work?

It has heat exchange.


What is maximum efficiency of stirling engine?

78%