FINITE-TIME VIEW OF THE STIRLING ENGINE

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LADAS, HG
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[1] Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881-0805, Wales Hall
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10.1016/0360-5442(94)90036-1
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O414.1 [热力学];
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We present a finite-time thermodynamic analysis of the Stirling engine cycle based on mass and energy balances with associated heat-transfer-rate equations. These governing equations are formulated as normalized ordinary differential equations which are solved numerically. The effects of heat-transfer contact time and regeneration on power output and efficiency are studied. The results show that there exists an optimum power output for a given engine design, based on engine speed and heat-transfer contact time.
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页码:837 / 843
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