Summary

• Phase 1 (cooling down the work medium, suction stroke)
  • when the Piston is moved towards the heat source, the hot gas inside the engine is moved to the cool side of the cylinder.
  • the gas is cooled there, resulting in a drop in pressure, further moving the piston towards the heat source.
• Phase 2 (upper dead centre)
  • When the piston reaches the upper dead centre, the valve is open, releasing the vacuum.
  • the flywheel keeps the piston moving
• Phase 3 (heating up the work medium, expansion stroke)
  • when the piston is moving away from the heat source, the air is pushed towards the heat source.
  • the air is then heating up, resulting in the air expanding and the piston being further pushed away from the heat source
• Phase 4 (lower dead centre)
  • when the piston reaches the lower dead centre, the valve is open, releasing the build up pressure and hot air.
  • the flywheel keeps the piston moving

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