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Preliminary design of an advanced Stirling system for terrestrial solar energy conversionA preliminary design was generated for an advanced Stirling conversion system (ASCS) that will be capable of delivering about 25 kW of electric power to an electric utility grid. Stirling engines are being evaluated for terrestrial solar applications. A two-year task to complete detailed design, fabrication, assembly and testing of an ASCS prototype began in April, 1990. The ASCS is designed to deliver maximum power per year over a range of solar inputs with a design life of 30 years (60,000 h). The ACSC has a long-term cost goal of about $450 per kilowatt, exclusive of the 11-m parabolic dish concentrator. The proposed system includes a Stirling engine with high-pressure hydraulic output, coupled with a bent axis variable displacement hydraulic motor and a rotary induction generator. The major thrusts of the preliminary design are described, including material selection for the hot-end components, heat transport system (reflux pool boiler) design, system thermal response, improved manufacturability, FMECA/FTA analysis, updated manufacturing cost estimate, and predicted system performance.
Document ID
19910053522
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
White, M. A.
(Stirling Technology Co. Richland, WA, United States)
Noble, J. E.
(Stirling Technology Co. Richland, WA, United States)
Emigh, S. G.
(Stirling Technology Co. Richland, WA, United States)
Ross, B. A.
(Stirling Technology Co. Richland, WA, United States)
Lehmann, G. A.
(Stirling Technology Co. Richland, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference
Location: Reno, NV
Country: United States
Start Date: August 12, 1990
End Date: August 17, 1990
Accession Number
91A38145
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DEN3-377
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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