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They're incredibly efficient. There's one on my wireless router that happily spins away all day.



Technically, really technically, and very pedantically, I expect what you have is a hot air engine, because it's unlikely that it includes a proper regenerator, which is technically what differentiates a Stirling Engine.

However,

Yes, Stirling Engines can be wonderfully efficient, and they are a delight to watch in action. Lovely machines.




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