Stirling Engines (eco-nex-se)

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Introduction

The Stirling Engine (eco-nex-se) is an ecological method of generating electricity.  The Stirling Engine is an ideal method of generating electricity in remote or off-grid locations.

Global Energy Experts agree that fossil fuel resources are dwindling at a rapid rate.  Many organisations and individuals are seeking alternative methods of electricity production.  Whilst wind energy and solar energy will undoubtedly play a part in finding a solution, biomass can provide an immediate answer to this proble.

In the face of increasing shortages of diesel and petrol to power generators, the Stirling Engine provides safety and security as a main-source or back-up source of electricity generation.

How Does it Work?

The Stirling Engine has a very simple method of generating electricity.  The Laws of Physics state that a gas will expand if heated and retract if cooled. When a heat source is applied to one end, the piston is moved by hot air.  As the other end is cooler at ambient room temperature, the piston moves back the other way.

The backwards and forwards motion of the piston is converted in to a cyclical motion via a crank.  The cyclical motion then creates electricity using a magnet. 

Many eco-conscious people are moving to some form of biomass for fuel.  A wood chip burning stove is an ideal power source for the Stirling Engine.  Simply attaching the heatsource to the Stirling Engine can provide a consistent 3.5kW power source for a building. 

Ecological Credentials

Cheap fossil fuels have driven the sale of millions of diesel or petroleum powered  generators for the last 50 years.  The fuel crisis of the 1970s was the first glimpse for many peiple of how the human race is addicted to oil and the problems this can cause when the oil runs out.

The vast majority of World Scientists are now in agreement that a Global Climate Change is taking place.  The past decade has witnessed catastrophes including increases in rainfall, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis and droughts.

Undoubtedly, there will be a shift towards eco-power for reasons of eco-nomy and eco-logy.  The Stirling Engine is a clean and sustainable tool to maintain electricity.   Certainly, the capital cost of purchasing an eco-nex-se is currently far in excess of the capital cost of purchasing a petroleum/diesel powered generator.  Yet the running costs are much lower and the damage to the environment is considerably reduced.  Of course in the very likely event that oil becomes scarce once again, a cheap diesel/petrol generator will be of little use compared to a Stirling Engine.

The Internal Combustion Engine produces high quantities of toxic gases including hydrocarbons, hydrogen oxides, sulphur and carbon monoxide. In comparison, the Stirling Engine produces no carbon monoxide, no sulphur and low levels of all other toxic gases. The eco-nex-se (see picture to right) is a very robust, low-maintenance ecological solution to electricity generation.  Low-Tech means few parts to go wrong.