Stirling Motor

The Stirling Motor, is used to demonstrate the operation of a thermodynamic machine for the conversion of energy. It converts thermal energy into mechanical energy and operates as a motor (heat engine). Additionally it can operate an electrical generator and load.

ATENG 12914 — Stirling Motor

Bench-top unit.

Anodized aluminum structure and panels of painted steel.

Diagram in the front panel with similar distribution to the elements in the real unit.

• Alfa type Stirling motor: hot and cold cylinders made of stainless steel and pistons made
  of bronze.
  Device to control the flame of the heating element, to cover it and to release it.
  Alcohol lamp as heating element.
  Braking system.
  Electrical generator with a pulley for converting the generated mechanical energy into
  electrical energy. Equipped with an electrical load and current and voltage measurement
  system.
• Instrumentation:
  Two temperature sensors “J” type, one in the hot cylinder and the other in the cold
  cylinder.
  Two pressure meters (manometers), one in the hot cylinder and the other in the cold
• cylinder, range: -1 – 0.6 bar. ATENG 12914 detail
• Speed sensor (rpm), range: 0 – 3000 rpm.
• Dynamometer to measure the force, range: 0 – 1 N.
  Current and voltage sensors.
• Electronic console:
  Metallic box.
  Temperature sensors connectors. Digital display for the temperature sensors. Selector for the temperature sensors.
  Voltage sensor connector. Digital display for the voltage sensor.
  Current sensor connector. Digital display for the current sensor.
  Speed sensor connector. Digital display for the speed sensor.
  Switches to open and close the flame device.
  Cables and accessories, for normal operation.