Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Tests were conducted on three Stirling engines ranging in size from 1.33 to 53 horsepower (1 to 40 kW). The tests were directed toward developing alternative, backup component concepts to improve engine efficiency and performance or to reduce costs. Some of the activities included investigating attractive concepts and materials for cooler-regenerator units, installing a jet impingement device on a Stirling engine to determine its potential for improved engine performance, and presenting performance maps for initial characterization of Stirling engines. The experiment results of the tests are presented along with predictions of results of future tests to be conducted on the Stirling engines.
Keywords:
ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONVERSION
Type:
NASA-TM-81442
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DOE/NASA/1040-80/12
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E-362
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Intern. Automotive Propulsion Systems Symp.; Apr 14, 1980 - Apr 18, 1980; Dearborn, MI; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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