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Stirling Engine Operation and Efficiency

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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 Signup and view all the answers

What did Trayser and Eibling focus on in their work on Stirling engines?

Sealing Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a closed loop Stirling cycle machine to have regarding its components?

Leakproof system design Signup and view all the answers

What did Walker mention as the reason for the failure of most practical Stirling engines?

Fluid leakage due to imperfect design of seals Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of seal wear on the performance of a free piston Stirling engine?

Engine performance degrades Signup and view all the answers

What type of analysis did Karabulut perform to minimize fluid leakage through clearance between pistons and liners?

Analysis to minimize leakage of working fluid Signup and view all the answers

What did Dyson et al emphasize should be analyzed to develop practical Stirling engines?

System losses Signup and view all the answers

What did Shendage et al focus on in their analysis of a 1.5kWe Stirling engine?

Second order cyclic analysis of beta configuration Signup and view all the answers

What has not been fully established in research work related to Stirling engines?

Closed loop Stirling engine for a leak-proof system design Signup and view all the answers