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.
Rider-Ericsson Hot Air Pump Engine
Craftsman: Bill Fowler
Catalog #: 2010.7.1
Donor: Les Cade
This 1/4-scale Rider-Ericsson hot air pump engine was made from castings by Myers Engine Works and then expertly machined and painted.
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.
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.
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.
Vertical Stirling Engine With Fan
Craftsman: Ron Schindele
Knapp Collection #: 677
Catalog #: 2021.9.11
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Ron Schindele added a heat-sink and fan to the top of this vertical Stirling engine to increase efficiency.
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