...Richard Burton bioenergy conversion Stirling engines mathematical analysis computational fluid dynamics thermodynamics pistons I was interested in the above paper since the engine involved incorporates the same spherical rocker arm seals as were used on the valve mechanism of a solar...

... the outputs in the modified Fig. 14 ( γ mode) and Fig. 17 ( α mode) on the basis of kW ∕ ( Charge pressure × rpm × power swept volume ) . In changing from γ mode to α mode the power swept volume changes. In γ mode this volume is provided by the power piston...

...K. Mahkamov 30 07 2007 31 08 2007 aerodynamics bioenergy conversion computational fluid dynamics design engineering pistons Stirling engines thermodynamics First, the current author would like to thank everyone who provided comments in Refs. 1 2 3 regarding...

... reservoir pressure; an optimum area ratio for the gas/liquid pistons is approximately 40. The effect of friction in the pumping system was predicted to have a small effect on this optimum design. The results of this investigation will now be used to design and construct a prototype for field testing. 25...