Moriya by Dr James R Senft

[Chuck in E. TN]

 For all the Stirling Engine experts here, I have the book, “Steam and Stirling Engines You Can Build” . In it, is the Moriya Stirling Fan, by Dr. Senft.  The plans for this Stirling Engine are also available from a couple of college websites.
I would like to modify this design to run on the heat from a wood stove, instead of the alcohol lamp as shown in the plans. What would I need to do? Would it work if I just shortened the legs to allow the hot end rest on the stovetop? Or, maybe make an aluminum plate to set the hot end in, which would in turn rest on the stovetop?
Can I post a picture of the Moriya from the book? Has anyone built this engine?
 [font=]Chuck[/font]

[stirling lad]

 Chuck I think resting the hot cap on the stove top would work fine but you'd better get confirmation from someone more knowledgeable than I...
these college sites that have the plans for the stove top fan,,,are they free plan's and if so,, do you have details of which sites..
as I'd like to try making one of those fans myself one day...


...Mike...

[Chuck in E. TN]

Here is one of the University links I found:
http://courses.washington.edu/me355b/labs.html
It has drawings and a copy of the Moriya chapter from Steam and Stirling.
Chuck

[fcheslop]

Hi Chuck, have a look on Jan Ridders site as theres a good write up and the calcs for the ratios required
cheers

[Chuck in E. TN]

Hi Chuck, have a look on Jan Ridders site as theres a good write up and the calcs for the ratios required
cheers

Will do, thanks.
Chuck