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A similar Japanese project
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Our model was based on this Japanese project.
It uses a glass syringe in order to limit frictions.
To limit costs we used a plastic syringe and a balloon.
Our model seems to work with far less heat.

A robot that works with the same process
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Many people have tried to create stirling engines with test tubes. Here is another Japanese example of a 'robot'...

a model much more pro...
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A video on another project...

With a piston
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Another video showing a model with a real piston...

To know more about the theme

All about the Stirling engine
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History and techniques by the Stirling Engine Society

Wikipedia on the Stirling engine
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Principles, operation, illustrations.

Eco energy
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Site of a producer of rapeseed bio-fuels in Etoy, Switzerland.

What can we expect from biofuels?
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On its site, Jean-Marc Jancovici explains the issues of biofuels. His conclusion is not optimistic considering the current agricultural production. (in French)

AFP, Biofuels, the Green alternative
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Video-animation explaining the pros and cons of biofuels.

Biofuels Switzerland platform
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The Swiss Bio-fuel platform promotes sustainable biofuels for transportation services. Under the leadership of the cantonal and federal authorities, this platform aims to inform, communicate, and propose strategies to develop sustainable biofuel solutions.