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Heat to Juice
Here we explain the mechanics of getting electricity out of the Melvin. Most of the time we're talking about the engine, how to make it more powerful, more efficient, but the other side of that is how does the power come out of the engine. In this video we show you the simple rotary generator that's connected to the axle of the Melvin to produce electricity. The generator is in the kinematics housing so that the connection between the generator and the motor can all be pressurized - more on that later. Enjoy, Tim
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The Melvin Goes Camping
The Melvin goes camping.Read more → -
What Makes The Melvin Special
The Melvin heat engine is special - here is why.
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Assembly of The Melvin
Putting it all together is simpler then you know. Here is a short video that shows how the Melvin is assembled.
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Sefton Motors Releases "The Melvin"
Our latest engine, provides higher power output at lower costs. Check out our update that goes into the details of our new version, The Melvin ! You tube video update: https://youtu.be/ZsYGZzr-IDw Higher operating temperature -600 to 1200 F Higher output power - 250 to 1200Watts Integrated pressurization Available water jacket for combined heating and power.
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Spring Update for Sefton Motors - Get Hot and Run !
Here is a short video of our latest development: https://youtu.be/1XZF3gYT_QM /p>
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Engineering Society of Detroit - No Mr. Fusion, But...
Engineering Society of Detroit gave us a nice write up in their latest edition of Technology Century (April 2015). We've got a link to it here: It's No Mr. Fusion, But Sefton Motor Uses Almost Anything For Fuel Technology Century Magazine by Engineering Society of Detroit (April 2015)
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Sefton Motors Newsletter - March 2015
PDF File of Newsletter Here
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Decentralized Energy Getting Hotter With Stirling Engines
Wall Street Journal this morning (2-3-2015) had an interesting article on the latest threat to the US Power grid - Energy-Conserving Americans. Since 2004 residential electricity prices have jumped 39%. Yet, retail sales to homes and businesses are still less than they were in 2007. Customers are embracing "energy saving gizmos" and solar panels pushing down the demand for grid power. "NRG Energy is tinkering with prototype of stove-sized machines that make electricity from natural gas" ie Stirling engines. "Something the company says is likely to appeal to the roughly 50% of US homes served by gas" The...
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Sefton Motors Newsletter - November 2014
PDF copy of Newsletter here