Mechanical power generation using Earth's ambient radiation. [PDF]
Deppe TJ, Munday JN.
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Results from baseline tests of the SPRE 1 and comparison with code model predictions [PDF]
The space power research engine (SPRE), a free piston Stirling engine with linear alternator, is being tested at NASA-Lewis as a candidate for high capacity space power.
Cairelli, James E. +2 more
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Evolution and Evaluation of Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers: A Comprehensive Literature Review. [PDF]
Kypraiou C, Varzakas T.
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The design and fabrication of a Stirling engine heat exchanger module with an integral heat pipe [PDF]
The conceptual design of a free-piston Stirling Space Engine (SSE) intended for space power applications has been generated. The engine was designed to produce 25 kW of electric power with heat supplied by a nuclear reactor. A novel heat exchanger module
Schreiber, Jeffrey G.
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Fundamental Limits of an Irreversible Heat Engine. [PDF]
Fu R.
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Thermal Analysis of the Receiver of a Standalone Pilot Solar Dish-Stirling System. [PDF]
Gholamalizadeh E, Chung JD.
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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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Development of a micro-combined heat and power powered by an opposed-piston engine in building applications. [PDF]
Gao Z +11 more
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Efficiency of Harmonic Quantum Otto Engines at Maximal Power. [PDF]
Deffner S.
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Free-piston Stirling engine/linear alternator 1000-hour endurance test [PDF]
The Free Piston Stirling Engine (FPSE) has the potential to be a long lived, highly reliable, power conversion device attractive for many product applications such as space, residential or remote site power.
Dochat, G., Rauch, J.
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