Automotive Stirling Engine Development Program Mod I Stirling engine developmentThe development of the Mod I 4-cylinder automotive Stirling engine is discussed and illustrated with drawings, block diagrams, photographs, and graphs and tables of preliminary test data. The engine and its drive, cold-engine, hot-engine, external-heat, air/fuel, power-control, electronic-control, and auxiliary systems are characterized. Performance results from a total of 1900 h of tests on 4 prototype engines include average maximum efficiency (at 2000 rpm) 34.5 percent and maximum output power 54.4 kW. The modifications introduced in an upgraded version of the Mod I are explained; this engine has maximum efficiency 40.4 percent and maximum power output 69.2 kW.
Document ID
19840047304
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Simetkosky, M. A. (Mechanical Technology, Inc. Latham, NY, United States)