ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS REFERENCE HANDBOOK. VOLUME III. DYNAMIC THERMAL CONVERTERS

Abstract

A detailed di cussion is presented f the two dynamic ther al converters which appear most useful in future power systems in the next decade, the Stirling engine and the Rankine cycle turbine. Empirical and theoretical equations are presented describing engine performance, and estimates are made of future performance possibilities with new working fluids, higher operating temperatures, etc. Also discussed are electrostatic and electromagnetic generators which are coupled wi h the dynamic thermoconverters. Anticipated weights, efficiencies and other performance characteristics are described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0256701

Entities

People

  • C.w. Stephens
  • RubĂ©n D. Spies
  • W.r. Menetrey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Conversion
  • Converters
  • Cycles
  • Efficiency
  • Electric Generators
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • Equations
  • Generators
  • Handbooks
  • Rankine Cycles
  • Thermal Converters

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

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