This hot air engine is a variation on the beta type. Both cylinders are arranged in a right angle to one another. A kind of beam is used for the connection between the displacer and the powerpiston. All parts of this engine are fabricated. Some dimensions of this model: Power cylinder bore: 18 mm / 0.71" Displacer cylinder bore: 30 mm / 1.18" Flywheel diameter: 90 mm / 3.5" Total height: 20cm / 8" It runs on the heat from a simple spirit burner. |
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Some internals of this engine: Vertical the displacer and cylinder On the right the power piston and cylinder. |