Stirling engine is a nice education model for students and teachers. It can help to better understand the working principle.Features:A stirling engine is a heat engine that operates by cyclic compression and expansion of air or other gas (the working fluid) at different temperatures, such that there is a net conversion of heat energy to mechanical work.Teacher can make the explaining process much straightforward and students can better understand its principle.Run freely on the top of a cup of hot water, no need to fire a alcohol lamp,safer for children.Start temperature difference between the product bottom contact and circumstance should be greater than 25. Gently flip the wheel, then it can run itself.Exquisite frosted plunger can avoid steam leakage and the reduce abrasion.If the friction between flywheel and support is big, please use a little graphite dry lube quiet it down nicely. Don't use oil, because it will lead to oil-dirt.Specifications:Model: LL-001Wheel Color: Gold or Purple (Optional)Material: Stainless steelandspray paint carbon steelandglass Principle of Operation: Heating expansion or cold compressionSpeed: 180rpm (max.)Item Size: 12.2 x 10.2 x 10.2cm or 4.8 x 4 x 4inItem Weight: 250g or 8.8ozPackage Weight: 340g or 12ozPackage Size: 17.7 x 12.3 x 9.7cm or 7.0 x 4.8 x 3.8inPackage List:1 x Low Temperature Stirling Engine Model DIY Kit1 x User Manual (English)Note:Children under 12-year-old should be accompanied by adult when playing this product.