Design of multihundredwatt DIPS for robotic space missions [PDF]
Design of a dynamic isotope power system (DIPS) general purpose heat source (GPHS) and small free piston Stirling engine (FPSE) is being pursued as a potential lower cost alternative to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTG's).
Bents, D. J. +5 more
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Preliminary assessment of rover power systems for the Mars Rover Sample Return Mission [PDF]
Four isotope power system concepts were presented and compared on a common basis for application to on-board electrical prime power for an autonomous planetary rover vehicle.
Bents, David J.
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Design study and evaluation of a hypergolic engine for a space power system, phase 2 Final report, 1 Jul. 1964 - 10 Feb. 1966 [PDF]
Design feasibility of hypergolic engine for space power ...
Arao, M. +2 more
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Parametric analysis of a dual-piston type free-piston gasoline engine linear generator
Energy Procedia, 2019 The free-piston gasoline engine linear generator (FPELG) is linear type power device, which couples a linear internal combustion engine and a linear electrical generator together.
Guo Chendong +6 more
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Evaluating the efficiency of a linear based alternator in a free piston engine configuration [PDF]
, 2018 Published ThesisElectrical power generation with minimal negative impact, such as low noise ratio, reduced air pollution and reduced carbon footprint on the environment yet producing high efficiency, has become a goal for numerous research institutes and
Kukuni, Tshepo Godfrey
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Solar powered Stirling cycle electrical generator [PDF]
Under NASA's Civil Space Technology Initiative (CSTI), the NASA Lewis Research Center is developing the technology needed for free-piston Stirling engines as a candidate power source for space systems in the late 1990's and into the next century.
Shaltens, Richard K.
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The effect of piston bowl temperature on diesel exhaust emissions [PDF]
, 2005 In modern, high-speed, direct injection diesel engines for passenger vehicles, there is extensive impingement of the fuel sprays on to the piston bowl walls.
Ladommatos, N, Xiao, Z, Zhao, H
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Comparison of conceptual designs for 25 kWe advanced Stirling conversion systems for dish electric application [PDF]
The Advanced Stirling Conversion System (ASCS) Project is managed by NASA Lewis Research Center through a cooperative interagency agreement with DOE.
Schreiber, Jeffrey G. +1 more
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Case Studies in Thermal EngineeringThe pneumatic supporting system consisting of gas springs and self-charged hydrostatic bearings can suppress vibrations and improve durability of free piston Stirling engines.
Lingxuan Kong +6 more
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Summary of the NASA Lewis component technology program for Stirling power converters [PDF]
An update is presented on the NASA Lewis Stirling component technology program. The component technology program has been organized as part of the NASA Lewis effort to develop Stirling converter technology for space power applications. The Stirling space
Swec, Diane M., Thieme, Lanny G.
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