Performance improvements in Stirling cycle machines by a modified appendix gap geometry
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DOI: 10.1002/er.7237
Abstract: In this contribution, the optimization potential of the seal geometry in Stirling machines is explored both numerically and analytically, leading to a significant reduction of the related losses which are often referred to as appendix… read more here.
Keywords: performance improvements; geometry; gap; appendix gap ... See more keywords
Numerical model for Stirling cycle machines including a differential simulation of the appendix gap
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.09.176
Abstract: Abstract One-dimensional differential models are an important tool for the design optimization of Stirling engines and other regenerative machines, since they require far less computing time than multi-dimensional CFD-models and are yet capable of describing… read more here.
Keywords: gap; appendix gap; model; differential simulation ... See more keywords
Analysis of Unsteady Gas Temperature Measurements in the Appendix Gap of a Stirling Engine
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DOI: 10.2514/1.b36895
Abstract: This contribution presents the experimental setup and the results of stationary cylinder wall temperature and unsteady gas temperature measurements in the appendix gap of an experimental machine, w... read more here.
Keywords: appendix gap; measurements appendix; temperature; gas temperature ... See more keywords