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A Comparative Analysis of the Mechanical Power from a Small LTD Heat Engine

소형 LTD 히트 엔진의 종류에 따른 기계적 출력 비교 분석

  • Kim, Yeongmin (Department of Nuclear and Energy Engineering, Jeju National University) ;
  • Kim, Wonsik (Department of Nuclear and Energy Engineering, Jeju National University) ;
  • Jeong, Haejun (Department of Nuclear and Energy Engineering, Jeju National University) ;
  • Chun, Wongee (Department of Nuclear and Energy Engineering, Jeju National University)
  • 김영민 (제주대학교 에너지공학과) ;
  • 김원식 (제주대학교 에너지공학과) ;
  • 정해준 (제주대학교 에너지공학과) ;
  • 천원기 (제주대학교 에너지공학과)
  • Received : 2017.03.08
  • Accepted : 2017.04.24
  • Published : 2017.04.30
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Abstract

This paper compares the output power of different types of small Stirling engines in conjunction with the utilization of low grade thermal energy. A series of experimental measurements were performed to assess the output power of each engine under different conditions of the temperature difference between the hot and cold ends as well as applied weight. Results are presented in terms of torque and output power per heat transfer area. Among tested, the MM-7 engine produced the highest power of 4.455mW ($321mW/m^2$) under a temperature difference of $40^{\circ}C$.

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