Stirling radioisotope generator. Besides the cryocooler, the Stirling engine is in use in some other niche applications. The free piston Stirling engine (FPSE), uses an alternating magnetic field ...

The model Stirling engine is a staple of novelty catalogues, and we daresay that were it not for their high price there might be more than one Hackaday reader or writer who might own one.

Reader Sarah Turner emailed in a question yesterday asking about the Stirling Engine and what might come be it’s future as a power source in automobiles. Since this is an excellent topic that ...

Modern air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines, including the Chinese navy's 039A/B type, use Stirling engines as power ...

Its distinguishing feature is its high-quality Honda engine, which is significantly larger than other generators we tested. Starting a gas engine can be frustrating, and that alone could keep ...

Stirling engines produce mechanical power through cyclical compression and expansion of compressible fluids, such as air and gases, by interaction with a heat source. Stirling engines can utilize heat ...

However, once we got it off, getting the generator ready for the first time only took a few minutes. The recoil just needed a couple of pulls, and the engine quickly came to life. Our test rig ...

The only safe spot to operate a generator is outdoors, at a minimum of 20 feet from your house. Direct the engine exhaust away from windows, doors, air-conditioning units, or other structures ...

Generators vary in their power source, size and wattage. Standby generators offer emergency power, and they’re directly connected to the gas line. Portable generators can power smaller devices ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Whole house generators can help you disconnect from the grid entirely or keep your appliances running during extended power outages ...