"A 1960's movie from Philips Research Laboratories about the development and technology of the Stirling engine / cryogenerator." The 12 minute movie explains the technology clearly and concisely, using an animated piston/head and corresponding pressure/volume diagrams. Watch and learn.
Part 2.
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YOUTUBE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=GqIapDKtvzc&NR=1)