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Overheat Prevention in Solar-Powered Stirling EnginesProposed controller for solar-powered Stirling engine prevents engine from burning up when energy added by Sun exceeds that withdrawn by load. Head-temperature controller used existing electrical control unit of Stirling engine to regulate power output in response to head temperature. Power out-put is varied so keeps head temperature fairly constant.
Document ID
19820000085
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Garrigus, W. E. (Ford Aerospace & Communications Corp.)
Pons, R. L. (Ford Aerospace & Communications corp.)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-15069
Accession Number
82B10085
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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