Nitinol engine development
Conference
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OSTI ID:7333280
Unusual shape-change properties in a class of metals known as Shape Memory Alloys have been applied to the conversion of low temperature heat to mechanical work. A program for development of practical heat engines based on this phenomenon is underway, using the nickel--titanium alloy ''55-Nitinol.'' Details of the current prototype engine design and results of preliminary testing are discussed in light of special considerations for using Nitinol in heat engines.
- Research Organization:
- California Univ., Berkeley (USA). Lawrence Berkeley Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 7333280
- Report Number(s):
- LBL-5293; CONF-760842-17
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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