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Title: Energy losses through entrance condensation in small vapour engines

Journal Article · · Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (United States)
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  1. B R Consulting Engineers, Papendrecht (Netherlands)

The effects of entrance condensation were studied in a small piston type vapour engine as could be used for low power thermodynamic solar waterpumping (50-1000 W output). Indicative relations have been established between the magnitude of energy losses caused by this phenomenon and engine design features. 2 refs., 5 figs.

OSTI ID:
6591607
Journal Information:
Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (United States), Vol. 50:3; ISSN 0038-092X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English