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Investigation of a Drive Mechanism Modification to Increase Thermodynamic Power of a Low Temperature Differential Gamma Type Stirling Engine
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This work presents the findings of an investigation into the modification of the drive mechanism of a low temperature differential gamma type Stirling engine with the aim of improving the thermodynamic performance and power production. A drive mechanism was conceptualized that could modify the...
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Modifications to Reduce the Minimum Thermal Source Temperature of the ST05G-CNC Stirling Engine
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An experimental study has been executed with two main objectives. The applicability of the second order modeling approach for low thermal source temperature Stirling engines was assessed, and modifications to improve the low thermal source temperature performance of an ST05G-CNC Stirling engine...
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Validation and Testing of a Numerical Model for the Design and Up-Scaling of Low Temperature Difference Stirling Engines
DownloadSpring 2023
This thesis presents the experimental validation, testing and review of a numerical model for low temperature difference Stirling engines (LTDSEs). The research of LTDSEs is motivated by the potential use of low temperature heat as an unconventional sustainable energy source. An experimental...