PROGRESS OF STIRLING CYCLE ANALYSIS AND LOSS MECHANISM CHARACTERIZATION

by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION,

Technical Report, 1986

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CSP Unique ID 190682923

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Electronic Resource

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DOE NASA 50112 67; Report; October 1986.

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ABSTRACT:
An assessment of Stirling engine thermodynamic modeling and design codes shows a general deficiency; this deficiency is due to poor understanding of the fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena that occur in the oscillating flow and pressure level environment within the engines. Requirements
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for improving modeling and design are discussed. Stirling engine thermodynamic loss mechanisms are listed. Several experimental and computational research efforts now underway to characterize various loss mechanisms are reviewed. The need for additional experimental rigs and rig upgrades is discussed. Recent developments and current efforts in Stirling engine thermodynamic modeling are also reviewed.
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