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Introduction to Low Temperature Differential Stirling Engines

by James R. Senft

ISBN13: 9780965245517
ISBN10: 0965245519
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An Introduction to Low temperature Differential Stirling Engines covers the latest new development in the field of Striling engines. This volume introduces the fascinating world of Stirling engines that can operate on very small temperature differnces. Developed over a decade of university research, these low temperature differential engines can operate wherever there is a temperature differential of just a few degrees. Written by one of the original researchers in the field, the subject is explained from its beginning in a clear and complete way. The design, construction and operating characteristics of low temperature differential Stirling engines are described in relation to the basic facts of heat engine physics. For readers wishing to make one of these remarkable engines, the book includes complete drawings and directions for making an engine which will run effortlessly just resting on your hand. It will run merrily on top of a TV set, or placed over a bowl or ice water, it will run for half a day. The book is entirely self-contained and is accessible to the beginner, but the expert too will find much new material in its pages. A long list of references for futher study is included in the book.

About the Author

The author, James R. Senft, is a university professor with over two decades of research experience in heat engines. He has written and lectured extensively on Stirling engines, and served as consultant to universities, laboratories and industrail organizations working on engine development. Dr. Senft also enjoys building working models of Stirling engines.

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: AMurph109, February 3, 2009 (view all comments by AMurph109)
If you have any inclinations to make a low temperature differential Stirling engine, this is the definative book for any calculations and dimentional issues in making your engine a success.

Dr. Senft takes the history behind these engines and makes the science understandable to the layman, while defining the mathematics for the technician or scientist, along with demonstrating the tips and pitfalls to avoid.

If you have any serious interest in Stirling engines, this book has a place on your bookshelf.

A. D. Murphy, Milwaukee WI
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Product Details

ISBN:: 9780965245517
Publisher:: Moriya Press
Location:: S.l.
Subject:: Stirling engines.
Edition Description:: Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-88).
Series Volume:: digest no. 1993/182
Publication Date:: 1996
Binding:: Trade Paper
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 88 p.

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