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Energy-state formulation of lumped volume dynamic equations with application to a simplified free piston Stirling engineLumped volume dynamic equations are derived using an energy-state formulation. This technique requires that kinetic and potential energy state functions be written for the physical system being investigated. To account for losses in the system, a Rayleigh dissipation function is also formed. Using these functions, a Lagrangian is formed and using Lagrange's equation, the equations of motion for the system are derived. The results of the application of this technique to a lumped volume are used to derive a model for the free-piston Stirling engine. The model was simplified and programmed on an analog computer. Results are given comparing the model response with experimental data.
Document ID
19790065519
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Daniele, C. J.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Lorenzo, C. F.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1979
Subject Category
Thermodynamics And Statistical Physics
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Energy and the Environment
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Start Date: May 21, 1979
End Date: May 24, 1979
Accession Number
79A49532
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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