2-Cylinder Reversible Stirling Engine
Craftsman: Alphonse C. Vassallo
Knapp Collection #: 230
Catalog #: 2009.9.35
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 2-cylinder reversible Stirling cycle engine is 21″-long, 8″-wide, 7″-high, and 12 lbs.
Bremen Pumping Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.88
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk’s model of a Bremen Stirling hot air pumping engine.
Cylindrical Cam Stirling Engine
Craftsman: Alphonse C. Vassallo
Knapp Collection #: 232
Catalog #: 2009.9.37
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This cylindrical cam Stirling engine is a type of reciprocating engine that replaces the common crankshaft with a circular plate. The pistons press against the plate in sequence, forcing it to rotate around its center.
ECO Stirling Engine
Craftsman: ECO Model Engines
Catalog #: 2011.4.16
Donor: Les Cade
This ECO Stirling engine was manufactured by ECO Model Engines, Canada, circa 1960. The orange engine has a 6-spoke, 3.5″ flywheel.
Ericsson Hot Air Pumping Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.108
Donor: Mark Petersen
This miniature Ericsson hot air pumping engine was built by Birk Petersen.
Flame Licker Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.100
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this colorful flame licker internal combustion engine.
Pancake Stirling Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.111
Donor: Mark Petersen
A miniature pancake Stirling engine made by Birk Petersen.
Ringbom Hot Air Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.61
Donor: Mark Petersen
A miniature Ringbom hot air engine.
Robert Stirling’s First Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.35
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk built this model of Robert Stirling’s first hot air engine. It has a brick façade on the metal housing.
Robert Stirling’s Fourth Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.24
Donor: Mark Petersen
This is a small model of Robert Stirling’s fourth engine.
Robinson Hot Air Engine Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.42
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk’s model of a Robinson hot air engine.
Schindele Stirling Engine
Craftsman: Ron Schindele
Knapp Collection #: 564
Catalog #: 2019.9.4
Contributor: Paul Knapp
After researching the function of early-day Stirling engines, Ron Schindele decided to produce a small model of his own design.
Schindele Walking Beam Stirling Engine
Craftsman: Ron Schindele
Knapp Collection #: 565
Catalog #: 2019.9.5
Contributor: Paul Knapp
As a fill-in project, Ron Schindele turned to this little walking beam Stirling engine that was available as a bar-stock kit from the Grizzly Machine Company.
Smokehaus Stirling Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.94
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk built this small “Smokehaus” Stirling engine.
Solar Engines Stirling Cycle Engine
Craftsman: Solar Engines
Catalog #: 2013.38.1
Donor: John Murphy
This Stirling cycle engine, produced by Solar Engines, was likely sold by PM Research, Wellsville, NY.
Solar No. 4 “Sun Runner” Stirling Cycle Engine
Craftsman: PM Research
Catalog #: 2009.16.1
Donor: Les Cade
The Solar No. 4 “Sun Runner” is a commercially built Stirling cycle engine that runs on solar energy.
Stirling Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.90
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen’s miniature Stirling engine with brass fuel filler pitcher.
Stirling Engine Powered Fan
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.92
Donor: Mark Petersen
A Stirling engine powers this small fan.
V-4 Stirling Cycle Engine
Craftsman: Alphonse C. Vassallo
Knapp Collection #: 233
Catalog #: 2009.9.38
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Among the numerous Stirling cycle engines that Al Vassallo designed and built is this large V-4 workhorse that he attached to a small generator and water pump.
Showing 20 of 21 exhibits.