Feasibility study of the Solar King, Inc. machine concept
A conceptual engine driven by water from solar heated flat plate collectors has been operated (patent No. 640017) by Solar King, Inc., and the Institute of Environmental Studies of Baylor University. Development of a thermodynamic model of the operation of the engine has been completed. In addition, laboratory tests concerning the performance of the major components have also been conducted. The results of the comparison between analytical studies using the thermodynamic model and data obtained from the laboratory experiments is presented. Excellent agreement is found between the analytical and laboratory investigations. Applications of these results and suggestions for continuation of present work are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Baylor Univ., Waco, TX (USA). Baylor Inst. of Environmental Studies; American Solar King Corp., Waco, TX
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76ET20250
- OSTI ID:
- 5227500
- Report Number(s):
- ALO-44
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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SOLAR HEAT ENGINES
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EXPANSION
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HEAT EXCHANGERS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
POLYMERS
WORKING FLUIDS
ENGINES
EQUIPMENT
FLUIDS
HEAT ENGINES
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
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