Function, construction methods and the building of a model

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© S. Hirsch

Short description:
In the beginning of this work the development of the Stirling engine is described briefly. Then its functions regarding the important physical basics are described and advantages / disadvantages are listed. Furthermore some of the numerous construction variations and application possibilities are shown. The next chapter consists of a description of building an own Stirling model. In the end the author considers possibilities for the further development of the Stirling engine and concludes with interesting web links for the topic.    
Student’s work by: S. Hirsch (Summer semester 2006)