Maker Faire Bay Area 2008
Solar-powered Stirling Engine

Location:   Expo Green   

I’m developing a Stirling-cycle heat engine that will operate on solar heat. In addition to demonstrating the engine, I will also show tools and methods to simulate and measure engine performance.

Web site: http://www.solarheatengines.com/

Project photo.

Topic(s): Engineering

Tags: stirling+engine heat+engine solar+power "simulation"

About the Maker(s)

Doug Conner Doug Conner [
I have been designing and building things since I was a small child. Finding creative, low-cost solutions to engineering problems and building things are my favorite forms of recreation. My current work on solar-powered heat engines provides abundant challenges. Professionally I have a degree in engineering from Harvey Mudd College and have worked in a variety of engineering disciplines including aeronautical, electronics, systems analysis, and software.
http://www.solarheatengines.com/

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