Stirling Convertor Regenerators

ISBN-13: 9781138075597 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 487 str.

Ibrahim, Mounir B. (Cleveland State University, Ohio, USA)|||Tew, Jr., Roy C.

Opis

Providing a concise overview of various applications, this book reflects the conclusions of more than 20 years of worldwide research and development of Stirling regenerators, sponsored by DOE, NASA, and other organizations. The text draws on the latest research in Stirling regenerator technology, covering topics including performance improvement of Stirling converters and coolers. It also discusses applications in power generation, including alternative energy systems, and presents information on associated thermal energy storage. Written by leading experts, including a NASA veteran, this guide offers a useful outlook on future applications of Stirling technology.

Spis treści

Introduction. Unsteady Flow and Heat Transfer Theory. Correlations for Steady/Unsteady Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer. Fundamentals of Operation and Types of Stirling Devices, with Descriptions of Some Sample Devices (Including Power and Cooling Levels). Types of Stirling Engine Regenerators. Random-Fiber Regenerators—Actual Scale. Random-Fiber Regenerator—Large Scale. Segmented-Involute-Foil Regenerator—Actual Scale. Segmented-Involute-Foil Regenerator—Large-Scale (Experiments, Analysis, and Computational Fluid Dynamics). Mesh Sheets and Other Regenerator Matrices. Applications Other Than Stirling Engines. Summary and Conclusions. Future Work. Appendices. Nomenclature.