Comparison of conceptual designs for 25 kWe advanced Stirling conversion systems for dish electric applicationsThe Advanced Stirling Conversion System (ASCS) Project is managed by NASA Lewis Research Center through a cooperative interagency agreement with DOE. Conceptual designs for the ASCS's were completed under parallel contracts in 1987 by Mechanical Technology Inc. (MTI) of Latham, NY, and Stirling Technology Company (STC) of Richland, WA. Each design features a free-piston Stirling engine, a liquid metal heat pipe receiver, and a means to provide about 25 kW of electric power to a utility grid while meeting DOE's long term performance and cost goals. An independent assessment showed that both designs are manufacturable and have the potential to easily meet DOE's long term cost goals.
Document ID
19900051199
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Shaltens, Richard K. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Schreiber, Jeffrey G. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)