Design of Stirling Engine Operating at Low Temperature Difference

The aim of this study is to acquaint the reader with the Stirling engine, which is one of the possible alternatives to generally known combustion engine. The theoretical part has three major purposes: First is to describe thermodynamics of the Stirling cycle in the range that is essential for comprehension of the engine`s operating principle. Second is to mathematicaly derivate expression for the efficiency of the ideal Stirling cycle. Third is to discuss each of the essential parts of the device. Concepts acquired in the theoretical part were employed to design a digital model in the parametric modeler Autodesk Inventor. Parts were manufactured by a combination of typical and progressive technologies. Engine was assembled and tested afterwards