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Air Engine
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PMR Peanut Rider Hot Air Engine inspired by the 1880's DeLameter Iron Works Rider Engines. This 9" tall black and red model is mounted on a handome hardwood base. Complete and ready-to-run engine comes with alcohol fuel cell, extra wick, hex key, and owner's manual.
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The original Huxtable' miniature Stirling ("Hot Air") Engine was made as a special gift by Peter Olds for Mr. Robert Huxtable of Lansing, Michigan, USA. The pair had been corresponding for a number of years prior to their first meeting when Bob visited Australia in 1978. When presented with the unusual gift his immediate reaction was to enquire if a quantity could be made to supply fellow enthusiasts he knew. Production in limited numbers has continued since that time to fill orders both locally and over seas.
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The differing torque vs. rpm characteristics of the internal combustion and electrical motors operate synergistically; an internal combustion engine's torque is minimal at lower RPMs, since the engine must be its own air pump. Thus, the need for reasonably rapid acceleration from a standing start results in an engine which is much larger than required for steady speed cruising. On the other hand, an electrical motor exhibits maximum torque at stall; therefore this engine is well suited to complement the internal combustion engine's torque deficiency at low RPMs, allowing the use of a much smaller and therefore more fuel efficient engine.
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PMR 1895 Rider Ericsson Hot Air Pumping Engine The Rider-Ericsson was the only hot air engine ever manufactured in production quantities for domestic use. It is a fascinating engine to watch run. Complete and ready-to-run engine comes with alcohol burner, extra wick, owners manual and leaflet on the original engine. 6" tall, water cooled w/ pump
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Armando Regusci's version[11] of the air engine couples the transmission system directly to the wheel, and has variable torque from zero to the maximum, enhancing efficiency. Regusci's patents date back to 1990[12],
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This group ( The HAES ) will converse on topics related directly to Hot Air Engines. Anyone conversing must obey two laws: The First Law and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. Anyone knowingly or unknowingly breaking these laws will be informed of their misdeed and asked to reform by learning about these laws or leaving the group.
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