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Stirling module development overview

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6406275

The solar parabolic dish Stirling engine electrically generating module consists of a solar collector coupled to a Stirling engine powered electrical generator. The module is designed to convert solar power to electrical power in parallel with numerous identical units coupled to an electrical utility power grid. The power conversion assembly generates up to 25 kilowatts at 480 volts potential/3 phase/alternating current. Piston rings and seals with gas leakage have not occurred, however, operator failures resulted in two burnt out receivers, while material fatigue resulted in a broken piston rod between the piston rod seal and cap seal.

Research Organization:
Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6406275
Report Number(s):
N-84-28240
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English