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Stirling engine applications study. Final report Jan-Dec 82

Kevin Hanson,S.E. Eckard,Ross McCarthy,R. Spera,Z.I. Antoniak-1983-08-01-OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)
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A comprehensive survey of the potential applications for gas-fired, stationary Stirling engines was conducted. Engine characteristics were determined from a literature search and personal contacts. Such attributes as multi-fuel capability, low emissions (noise and chemical pollutants), and good part load efficiency were verified. Its thermal efficiency (demonstrated and potential) was found to be approximately equal to the diesel engine. Its potential cost is estimated to exceed that of a diesel engine and long life, reliability, and low maintenance attributes have not yet been established.

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A comprehensive survey of the potential applications for gas-fired, stationary Stirling engines was conducted. Engine characteristics were determined from a literature search and personal contacts. Such attributes as multi-fuel capability, low emissions (noise and chemical pollutants), and good part load efficiency were verified. Its thermal efficiency (demonstrated and potential) was found to be approximately equal to the diesel engine. Its potential cost is estimated to exceed that of a diesel engine and long life, reliability, and low maintenance attributes have not yet been established.

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Stirling engineDiesel engineAutomotive engineeringReliability (semiconductor)Environmental scienceEngineeringDiesel fuelEngine efficiency

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