12 Questions
What type of thermodynamic cycle does a Stirling engine operate on?
Closed
How many processes does the Stirling engine cycle comprise?
Four
What is the key to increasing the efficiency of a Stirling engine cycle?
Making the isochoric processes regenerative
What is one major issue that can arise in a Stirling engine?
Leakage of working fluid
What did Trayser and Eibling focus on in their work on Stirling engines?
Sealing
What is necessary for a closed loop Stirling cycle machine to have regarding its components?
Leakproof system design
What did Walker mention as the reason for the failure of most practical Stirling engines?
Fluid leakage due to imperfect design of seals
What was the effect of seal wear on the performance of a free piston Stirling engine?
Engine performance degrades
What type of analysis did Karabulut perform to minimize fluid leakage through clearance between pistons and liners?
Analysis to minimize leakage of working fluid
What did Dyson et al emphasize should be analyzed to develop practical Stirling engines?
System losses
What did Shendage et al focus on in their analysis of a 1.5kWe Stirling engine?
Second order cyclic analysis of beta configuration
What has not been fully established in research work related to Stirling engines?
Closed loop Stirling engine for a leak-proof system design
Explore the operation and efficiency of Stirling engines, which utilize thermal energy to generate mechanical work through a thermodynamic cycle. Learn about the processes involved and how making isochoric processes regenerative can increase cycle efficiency.
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