Online Catalogue last updated 17th of September 2023
First published in 1940, reprinted in 1994. This book describes the principles of operation of hot air engines, and specifically describes the following makes: Robinson; Rider Engine; Bailey; Buckett; Benier; Heinrici.
There are plans for building a small 30 mm bore inverted vertical Heinrici type hot air engine. Also there are clear diagrams of other types of hot air engines, even one using a rotary displacer. Another chapter covers pistons and gland packing, some ideas such as using a rolling rubber ring to seal the piston, and the use of diaphragms and bellows instead of pistons is discussed.
Code No. 005869, ISBN 1857610687, $25.00