The Fluidyne Heat Engine: How to Build One -- How it Works.

Abstract

Harwell investigators have invented a novel form of heat engine, the 'Fluidyne,' which operates on the Stirling cycle. It is capable of work production without solid moving parts, and has promise for applications where durability and reliability are paramount. Details are given for the construction of a simple model to demonstrate the thermally induced pulsations which constitute the Fluidyne's motive power. Some of the theory of operation is also outlined.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1974
Accession Number
ADA006367

Entities

People

  • Harold G. Elrod

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Cycles
  • Energy
  • Engines
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Engines
  • Heat Transfer Devices
  • Production
  • Reliability
  • Resilience
  • Stirling Cycles

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.