DOE/NASA Automotive Stirling Engine Project Overview 83An overview of the DOE/NASA Automotive Stirling Engine Project is presented. The background and objectives of the project are reviewed. Project activities are described and technical progress and status are presented and assessed. Prospects for achieving the objective 30 percent fuel economy improvement are considered good. The key remaining technology issues are primarily related to life, reliability and cost, such as piston rod seals, and low cost heat exchanges. Previously announced in STAR as N83-27924
Document ID
19840047282
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Beremand, D. G. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)