Finite-time view of the stirling engine

H.G. Ladas and O.M. Ibrahim

Energy, 1994, vol. 19, issue 8, 837-843

Abstract: We present a finite-time thermodynamic analysis of the Stirling engine cycle based on mass and energy balances with associated heat-transfer-rate equations. These governing equations are formulated as normalized ordinary differential equations which are solved numerically. The effects of heat-transfer contact time and regeneration on power output and efficiency are studied. The results show that there exists an optimum power output for a given engine design, based on engine speed and heat-transfer contact time.

Date: 1994
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(94)90036-1

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