Numerical Simulations for Average Temperature Differential Stirling Engine

Khaled M. Bataineh

doi:10.6000/1929-6002.2013.02.03.9

Authors

Khaled M. Bataineh Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-6002.2013.02.03.9

Keywords:

Stirling engines, dynamic model, thermal losses, performance, numerical simulations

Abstract

A second order mathematical model taken into account thermal losses for average temperature differential Stirling engine is developed. Dynamic simulation of the engine based on mathematical formulation is carried out under different operating and geometrical conditions to investigate the engine performance. The developed model is used to investigate the influence of geometrical and physical parameters on the performance of Stirling engine. Design optimization of a mean temperature differential Stirling engine is carried out. Finally optimal parameters have been determined.

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