| Mini Stirling
Engine Fan
Plans |
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In
the late 1800's and the early
decades of the 1900's fans of
this type
were used the world over in
areas where there was no
electricity.
This model has a 5-1/4"
diameter fan powered by a
miniature modified
Heinrici stirling cycle
engine. This is one project
that has practical
value!
The fan runs at about 900 RPM
and blows a nice breeze
considering it's
small size. The fan is cute in
this small size, but if you
want to move
more air you ought to check
out the "Super Stirling Cycle
Engine Fan".
I made the alcohol lamp from
an old coffee creamer jar that
was once
used in restaurants. It powers
the fan for nearly two hours.
The wick
is a cotton "pipe stem
cleaner".
The plans set consists of 5
sheets of drawings and 2
sheets of
construction notes.
Specifications:
Fan Blade Dia. 5-1/4",
Cylinder Bore:
.4", Piston Stroke: .5",
Overall Height: 9-3/4" Experience
Level: 2
| Materials
Set:
(1) Graphite rod to make
piston, (2) 5/32" ID x
5/16" OD x 1/8" thick
flanged precision ball
bearings. Materials
set
sold separately.
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"Your
designs are always
'the best'." - Ron
Colonna (McKeesport,
Pennsylvania)
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