DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF A SIMPLIFIED FREE-PISTON STIRLING ENGINE

Lumped-volume dynamic equations are derived using an energy-state formulation. This technique requires the writing of state functions for kinetic and potential energy. A Rayleigh dissipation function accounts for losses in the system. Using these functions, a Lagrangian equation is formed from which the equations of motion for the system are derived. An example of the application of this technique is a model of the free-piston Stirling engine. The model was simplified and programmed on an analog computer. The simulation and experimental data compare favorably.

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  Simulation Councils, Incorporated

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  La Jolla, CA  United States  92037
• Authors:
  • Daniele, C J
  • Lorenzo, C F
• Publication Date: 1980-6

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 195-206
• Serial:
  • Simulation
  • Volume: 34
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Simulation Councils, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0037-5497
  • EISSN: 1741-3133
  • Serial URL: http://sim.sagepub.com/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamic tests; Equations; Simulation; Stirling engines
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic analysis
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00387807
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-029 532
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 30 1984 12:00AM