Free-Piston Stirling Engine demonstrator test plan
Mechanical Technology Incorporated is developing a 1 KWe Free-Piston Stirling ENgine (FPSE) Power System. The plan for testing the demonstrator power system is presented. The test hardware is a Free-Piston Stirling Engine prime mover driving a linear alternator. The demonstrator system is basically a modular assembly. The modules are the reciprocating alternator section, engine section, heater head insulation package assembly, and the pressure vessel. The test objective is to demonstrate a system with greater than 30% overall efficiency at 1 KW, 45 hz operating conditions, and to identify and isolate engine losses to provide a basis for future engine improvements.
- Research Organization:
- Mechanical Technology, Inc., Latham, NY (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-02-2764
- OSTI ID:
- 6203794
- Report Number(s):
- COO-2764-T3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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