Stirling Engine with Hydraulic Transmission

A Stirling engine can operate from any heat source and operates quietly. There are numerous applications. Some implementations are being researched that use a hydraulic transmission. This concept might be used to power LifeTrac. Detailed NASA Project from 1988 here: Media:NASA Stirling Hydraulic concept.pdf

Links

• Patent (2007): Stirling engine with hydraulic output
• Mobile hydraulic power supply: Liquid piston Stirling engine pump by James D. Van de Ven Renewable Energy Volume 34, Issue 11, November 2009
• Wikipedia: Fluidyne Engine