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What is a stirling engine generator?

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A Stirling engine generator falls into the category of external combustion engine. This type of engine converts heat energy to mechanical work by compressing and expanding air or other gas.

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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.


Does a stirling engine have to involve heat?

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


Where are stirling generators cheapest?

Stirling generators can be purchased from multiple online dealers that refurbish parts. The refurbished part is much cheaper price than a new stirling generator.


Where can you find more information about stirling generator?

You could go the the store that sells them and ask a sales rep to give you some information on them. Or you could go to the stirling generator website and read the specs and some comments on operation.


Who invented stirling engine?

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


Where was the Stirling engine invented?

Scotland


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%


What is an engine with greater engine specs?

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


Are stirling engine generators environmentally friendly?

Stirling engine generators are environmentally friendly. The cooling fluid they use in them is helium and not freon. They are much more efficient in how they operate as well.