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FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DESIGN OF A FREE-PISTON STIRLING ENGINE HEAT PUMP FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS.

Author(s) : ACKERMANN R. A., CLINCH J. M., PRIVON G.

Summary

IN 1986-87, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STIRLING ENGINE DRIVER FOR THE FREE-PISTON STIRLING ENGINE HEAT PUMP (FPSE/HP) HAS LED TO A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN PERFROMANCE. THE FPSE/HP HASPRODUCED 10.5 KILOWATT AT THE 308 K (35 DEG C) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND AN ENGINE EFFICIENCY OF 25%, AS MEASURED FROM THE FUEL INPUT ENERGY, BASED ON THE HIGHER HEATING VALUE OF THE NATURAL GAS AND MECHANICAL POWER DEVELOPED BY THE ENGINE.

Details

  • Original title: FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DESIGN OF A FREE-PISTON STIRLING ENGINE HEAT PUMP FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS.
  • Record ID : 1988-2482
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1987
  • Source: Source: ASHRAE Trans.
    vol. 93; n. 2; 1006-1020; 8 fig.; 10 tabl.; 4 ref.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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