The Transparent Stirling Engine is ideal for quantitative investigations of cyclic thermodynamic processes and specifically for understanding the Stirling cycle. The integrated generator has a two stage belt pulley and is equipped with a switchover option for operating an integrated lamp, external loads, or demonstrating the processes of a heat pump or refrigerator. Includes integrated engine generator and alcohol burner. Fuel not included; please use methylated-spirits, i.e. denatured alcohol.
Features:
- Recessed temperature measurement sockets
- Light barrier on flywheel
- Connection for pressure measurements
- String to measure the stroke of the power piston and determine volume
- Displacement cylinder and piston made of heat resistant glass
- Power cylinder, flywheel, and gearbox covers made of acrylic glass
Experimental topics:
- Heat engines and heat pumps
- Interdependence of gas temperature, pressure, volume
- Investigate pressure-volume (pV) diagrams and Carnot cycles
- Conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy
- Engine efficiencies and thermodynamic losses
Specifications
Power: 1 – 4 W
Idling speed: 1000 rpm
Flywheel: 140 mm dia.
Power cylinder: 25 mm dia.
Stroke of the power piston: 24 mm
Gas volume: 32 cm³ – 44 cm³
Motor generator unit: max. 12 V DC, 0.43 A
Belt pulley: two stage (30 mm dia., 19 mm dia.)
Alcohol Burner
Made of metal, with a knurled screw for feeding the wick and cap for extinguishing the flame.
Specifications:
Contents: 60 ml
Dimensions: approx. 55 x 65 mm
Weight: approx. 50 g
Item: U8621240
$ 23.00
Datalogging Differential Thermometer + IR Thermometer
Take differential temperature readings with dual Type K thermocouple probes plus non-contact surface temperature measurement using IR Thermometer Probe (included).
Features:
- Datalogs up to 18,000 readings
- Heavy Duty rugged housing
Item: U40184
$ 248.00
DC Power Supply 20 V, 5 A (115 V, 50/60 Hz)
Universal power supply with digital current and voltage display. Output voltage and output current are continuously adjustable. The device can be used as a constant voltage source with current limiting or as a constant current source with voltage limiting ...
Item: U33020-115
$ 240.00
DC Power Supply 20 V, 5 A (230 V, 50/60 Hz)
Universal power supply with digital current and voltage display. Output voltage and output current are continuously adjustable. The device can be used as a constant voltage source with current limiting or as a constant current source with voltage ...
Item: U33020-230
$ 290.00
Digital Multimeter, Manual Ranging
Eight function, professional multimeter for averaging, manual ranging DMM with large digit LCD display and temperature function.
Specifications:
- Averaging DMM with 8 functions and 0.5% basic accuracy
- AC/DC Voltage & Current, Resistance
Item: U40165
$ 52.00
Digital Thermometer, 2 Channel
Versatile digital thermometer for type-K temperature sensors with single or dual input (U11818) for measuring instantaneous or differential temperature (T1 – T2 U11818). Measurement of temperature difference with regard to absolute zero in Kelvin ...
Item: U11818
$ 97.00
NiCr-Ni Temperature Sensor
Clad thermocouple for temperature measurement in conjunction with the energy meter U21020, pressure meter U21030 or pH and temperature meter U21035; equipped with a 2-pole, standard flat connector.
Measurement range: -40°C to 500°C
Item: U21036
$ 44.00
Pair of Safety Experiment Leads, 75 cm
Set of two copper leads with highly flexible PVC insulation, 75 cm long, black, with stackable 4 mm safety laminated plugs at both ends.
Specifications:
Conductor cross-section: 2.5 mm2
Voltage: Safety extra low voltage
Max. continuous current ...
Item: U13812
$ 15.00
Weights & Measurements
12.2 x 9.1 x 9.9 in
4.17 lb
MPN: U10050
