Final Assembly & Demo

Test Results:  1548 RPM

As part of a mechanical design & machining course at the University of Pennsylvania, I designed an manufactured a sterling heat engine.  During this hands-on, project-based course, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to design, analyze, manufacture, and test fully-functioning mechanical systems.  Topics covered include an introduction to machine elements, analysis of the mechanics of machining, manufacturing technology, precise fabrication (milling, turning, and computer-controlled machining), metrology, tolerances, cutting-tool fundamentals, and engineering materials.

Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis:

For your reference, I have provided a link to a video which explains how Gamma-Style Sterling Engines work: