scholarly journals Development of a Beta-Type Moderate-Temperature-Differential Stirling Engine Based on Computational and Experimental Methods

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 6029
Author(s):  
Chin-Hsiang Cheng ◽  
Jhen-Syuan Huang
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Stirling Engine ◽  
Model Combining ◽  
Cogeneration System ◽  
Shaft Power ◽  
Swept Volume ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Geometrical Dimensions

Stirling engine is a favorable technique in the application of waste heat recovery or cogeneration system. This paper aims at developing a beta-type Stirling engine which is operated at moderate heating temperature (773–973 K). Rhombic drive mechanism is utilized to make coaxial motion of displacer and piston. Based on the proposed dimensions, a theoretical model combining thermodynamic and dynamic analysis is built to predict the performance of the Stirling engine. Thermodynamic analysis deals with variations of properties in each chamber while dynamic analysis handles the resultant shaft torque produced by the Stirling engine. Furthermore, a prototype engine is manufactured, and experimental test is carried out to validate the simulated results in this research. Under heating temperature of 973 K, charged pressure of 8 bar, rotation speed of 1944 rpm, shaft power of 68 W is obtained from the prototype Stirling engine. Power density is calculated to be 1.889 W-c.c.−1 by theoretical prediction and 1.725 W-c.c.−1 by tested result. The impact of the geometrical dimensions is investigated to survey the optimal piston diameter which is related to compression ratio and swept volume.

scholarly journals Recovery of Exhaust Waste Heat for ICE Using the Beta Type Stirling Engine

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wail Aladayleh ◽  
Ali Alahmer
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engine ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Stirling Engine ◽  
Gas Temperature ◽  
Ic Engine ◽  
Exhaust Waste Heat ◽  
Useful Power ◽  
Shaft Power

This paper investigates the potential of utilizing the exhaust waste heat using an integrated mechanical device with internal combustion engine for the automobiles to increase the fuel economy, the useful power, and the environment safety. One of the ways of utilizing waste heat is to use a Stirling engine. A Stirling engine requires only an external heat source as wasted heat for its operation. Because the exhaust gas temperature may reach 200 to 700°C, Stirling engine will work effectively. The indication work, real shaft power and specific fuel consumption for Stirling engine, and the exhaust power losses for IC engine are calculated. The study shows the availability and possibility of recovery of the waste heat from internal combustion engine using Stirling engine.

scholarly journals Experimental and Dynamic Analysis of a Small-Scale Double-Acting Four-Cylinder α-Type Stirling Engine

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8442
Author(s):  
Chin-Hsiang Cheng ◽  
Yi-Han Tan ◽  
Tzu-Sung Liu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Thermodynamic Model ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Transient Behavior ◽  
Stirling Engine ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Working Zone ◽  
Shaft Power

This research studies the double-acting four-cylinder α-type Stirling engine. A numerical model is developed by combining the thermodynamic model and dynamic model to study the engine performance. The pressure values of the working zone calculated using the thermodynamic model are taken into the dynamic model to calculate the forces acting on the mechanism. Then, the dynamic model further calculates the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of the mechanism link to provide the pistons’ displacements for the thermodynamic model. The model is also validated using experimental data obtained from testing an engine prototype. Under a heating temperature of 1000 K, cooling temperature of 315 K, charged pressure of 10 bar, and loading torque of 0.33 Nm, the engine is capable of achieving a shaft power of 26.0 W at 754 rpm. In addition, the thermal properties and the transient behavior of the engine can be further simulated using the validated numerical model.

scholarly journals Optimized Piston Motion for an Alpha-Type Stirling Engine

Entropy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Masser ◽  
Abdellah Khodja ◽  
Mathias Scheunert ◽  
Karsten Schwalbe ◽  
Andreas Fischer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Heat ◽  
Stirling Engine ◽  
Piston Motion ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Engine Model ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Parameter Values ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Alpha Type

The Stirling engine is one of the most promising devices for the recovery of waste heat. Its power output can be optimized by several means, in particular by an optimized piston motion. Here, we investigate its potential performance improvements in the presence of dissipative processes. In order to ensure the possibility of a technical implementation and the simplicity of the optimization, we restrict the possible piston movements to a parametrized class of smooth piston motions. In this theoretical study the engine model is based on endoreversible thermodynamics, which allows us to incorporate non-equilibrium heat and mass transfer as well as the friction of the piston motion. The regenerator of the Stirling engine is modeled as ideal. An investigation of the impact of the individual loss mechanisms on the resulting optimized motion is carried out for a wide range of parameter values. We find that an optimization within our restricted piston motion class leads to a power gain of about 50% on average.

scholarly journals A Theoretical and Experimental Study of Moderate Temperature Alfa Type Stirling Engines

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacek Kropiwnicki ◽  
Mariusz Furmanek
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Stirling Engine ◽  
Moderate Temperature ◽  
Heat Sources ◽  
Stirling Engines ◽  
Charge Pressure ◽  
Further Development

The Stirling engine is a device that allows conversion of thermal energy into mechanical energy with relatively high efficiency. Existing commercial designs are mainly based on the usage of high temperature heat sources, whose availability from renewable or waste heat sources is significantly lower than that of moderate temperature sources. The paper presents the results of experimental research on a prototype alpha type Stirling engine powered by a moderate temperature source of heat. Obtained results enabled calibration of the evaluated theoretical model of the Stirling engine. The model of the engine has been subsequently used for the analysis of regenerator effectiveness influenced by the charge pressure and the heating temperature. Performed study allowed to determine further development directions of the prototype engine to improve its power and efficiency. As a result of optimization, worked out design will potentially increase the indicated efficiency up to 19.5% (5.5% prototype) and the indicated power up to 369 W (114 W prototype).

scholarly journals The Influence of Concentration and Temperature on the Membrane Resistance of Ion Exchange Membranes and the Levelised Cost of Hydrogen from Reverse Electrodialysis with Ammonium Bicarbonate

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Yash Dharmendra Raka ◽  
Robert Bock ◽  
Håvard Karoliussen ◽  
Øivind Wilhelmsen ◽  
Odne Stokke Burheim
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Ammonium Bicarbonate ◽  
Operating Efficiency ◽  
Membrane Thickness ◽  
Ion Exchange Membranes ◽  
Reverse Electrodialysis ◽  
Ohmic Resistance ◽  
Production Of Hydrogen ◽  
The Impact

The ohmic resistances of the anion and cation ion-exchange membranes (IEMs) that constitute a reverse electrodialysis system (RED) are of crucial importance for its performance. In this work, we study the influence of concentration (0.1 M, 0.5 M, 1 M and 2 M) of ammonium bicarbonate solutions on the ohmic resistances of ten commercial IEMs. We also studied the ohmic resistance at elevated temperature 313 K. Measurements have been performed with a direct two-electrode electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) method. As the ohmic resistance of the IEMs depends linearly on the membrane thickness, we measured the impedance for three different layered thicknesses, and the results were normalised. To gauge the role of the membrane resistances in the use of RED for production of hydrogen by use of waste heat, we used a thermodynamic and an economic model to study the impact of the ohmic resistance of the IEMs on hydrogen production rate, waste heat required, thermochemical conversion efficiency and the levelised cost of hydrogen. The highest performance was achieved with a stack made of FAS30 and CSO Type IEMs, producing hydrogen at 8.48× 10−7 kg mmem−2s−1 with a waste heat requirement of 344 kWh kg−1 hydrogen. This yielded an operating efficiency of 9.7% and a levelised cost of 7.80 € kgH2−1.

scholarly journals Decarbonization of Residential Building Energy Supply: Impact of Cogeneration System Performance on Energy, Environment, and Economics

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2538
Author(s):  
Praveen K. Cheekatamarla
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Primary Energy Consumption ◽  
Cogeneration System ◽  
The Impact

Electrical and thermal loads of residential buildings present a unique opportunity for onsite power generation, and concomitant thermal energy generation, storage, and utilization, to decrease primary energy consumption and carbon dioxide intensity. This approach also improves resiliency and ability to address peak load burden effectively. Demand response programs and grid-interactive buildings are also essential to meet the energy needs of the 21st century while addressing climate impact. Given the significance of the scale of building energy consumption, this study investigates how cogeneration systems influence the primary energy consumption and carbon footprint in residential buildings. The impact of onsite power generation capacity, its electrical and thermal efficiency, and its cost, on total primary energy consumption, equivalent carbon dioxide emissions, operating expenditure, and, most importantly, thermal and electrical energy balance, is presented. The conditions at which a cogeneration approach loses its advantage as an energy efficient residential resource are identified as a function of electrical grid’s carbon footprint and primary energy efficiency. Compared to a heat pump heating system with a coefficient of performance (COP) of three, a 0.5 kW cogeneration system with 40% electrical efficiency is shown to lose its environmental benefit if the electrical grid’s carbon dioxide intensity falls below 0.4 kg CO2 per kWh electricity.

Research on the Impact of Temperature on the Softening Point of SBS Modified Asphalt

2013 ◽  
Vol 365-366 ◽  
pp. 978-982
Author(s):  
Xiao Wei Feng ◽  
De Wen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Softening Point ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Curing Temperature ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On ◽  
Sbs Modified Asphalt ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Initial Heating

The softening point of modified asphalt is an extremely important indicator to evaluate the high-temperature performance; its the temperature of modified asphalt sample emerging shear deformation under the action of certain shear stress according to the specific heating rate. Its found that in the actual construction and testing, different temperature conditions has a larger impact on the softening point of the modified asphalt, which has adverse affect on road construction. This paper studied and researched the influence of temperature on modified asphalt softening point indicators from the different test temperature, including packing compact temperature, scraper temperature in removal of asphalt that above test mode, standing temperature, curing temperature and initial heating temperature before test.

scholarly journals The impact of the condensation process on the degree of cleaning of flue gases from acidic compounds

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 00031
Author(s):  
Piotr Szulc ◽  
Tomasz Tietze ◽  
Daniel Smykowski
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Water Vapour ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Flue Gases ◽  
Condensation Process ◽  
Acidic Compounds ◽  
The Impact

The paper presents studies on the impact of the process of condensation of water vapour on the process of cleaning of flue gases from acidic compounds. The measurements were carried out on a pilot-scale plant for waste heat recovery from flue gases, taking into account the process of condensation of the water vapour contained in them. The plant was connected to a lignite-fired power unit with a capacity of 360 MW located at PGE GiEK S.A., Bełchatów Power Plant Branch. The impact of the condensation of water vapour on the reduction of sulphur, chlorine and fluorine forming acidic compounds was examined. The studies show that the condensation process is conducive to removal of acidic compounds from flue gases.

scholarly journals Community Design Parameters and the Performance of Residential Cogeneration Systems

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazem Rashed-Ali
Keyword(s):  
System Performance ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Line Model ◽  
Residential Communities ◽  
Mixed Use ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Cogeneration System ◽  
Design Characteristics ◽  
The Impact

The integration of cogeneration systems in residential and mixed-use communities has the potential of reducing their energy demand and harmful emissions and can thus play asignificant role in increasing their environmental sustainability. This study investigated the impact of selected planning and architectural design parameters on the environmental and economic performances of centralized cogeneration systems integrated into residential communities in U.S.cold climates. Parameters investigated include: 1) density, 2) use mix, 3) street configuration, 4) housing typology, 5) envelope and building systems’ efficiencies, and 6) passive solar energyutilization. The study integrated several simulation tools into a procedure to assess the impact of each design parameter on the cogeneration system performance. This assessment procedure included: developing a base-line model representing typical design characteristics of U.S. residential communities; assessing the cogeneration system’s performance within this model using three performance indicators: percentage of reduction in primary energy use, percentage of reduction in CO2 emissions; and internal rate of return; assessing the impact of each parameter on the system performance through developing 46 design variations of the base-line model representing potential changes in each parameter and calculating the three indicators for each variation; and finally, using a multi-attribute decision analysis methodology to evaluate the relative impact of each parameter on the cogeneration system performance. The study results show that planning parameters had a higher impact on the cogeneration system performance than architectural ones. Also, a significant correlation was found between design characteristics identified as favorable for the cogeneration system performance and those of sustainable residential communities. These include high densities, high use mix, interconnected street networks, and mixing of housing typologies. This indicates a higher potential for integrating cogeneration systems in sustainable communities.Keywords: cogeneration; residential & mixed use communities; energy efficiency; district heating

scholarly journals Energy and Exergy Analyses of Stirling Engine using CFD Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-123
Author(s):  
Sherihan El- Ghafour ◽  
Nady Mikhael ◽  
Mohamed El- Ghandour
Keyword(s):  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Stirling Engine ◽  
Recovery Processes ◽  
Energy And Exergy ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Exergy Analyses ◽  
Comprehensive Characterization

A comprehensive characterization of the GPU-3 Stirling engine losses with the aid of the CFD approach is presented. Firstly, a detailed description of the losses-related phenomena along with the method of calculating each type of loss are addressed. Secondly, an energy analysis of the engine is carried out in order to specify the impact of each type of losses on the performance. Finally, the design effectivity of each component of the engine is investigated using an exergy analysis. The results reveal that the hysteresis loss occurs mainly within the working spaces due to the flow jetting during the first part of the expansion strokes. Additionally, the pressure difference between the working spaces is the main driver for the flow leakage through the appendix gap. The exposure of the displacer top wall to the jet of hot gas flowing into the expansion space during expansion stroke essentially increases the shuttle heat loss. A new definition for the regenerator effectiveness is presented to assess the quality of the heat storage and recovery processes. The energy analysis shows that regenerator thermal loss and pumping power represent the largest part of the engine losses by about 9.2% and 7.5% of the heat input, respectively. The exergy losses within regenerator and cold space are the highest values among the components, consequently, they need to be redesigned.

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