Technological challenges and optimization efforts of the Stirling machine: A review

H Hachem, R Gheith, F Aloui, SB Nasrallah - Energy conversion and …, 2018 - Elsevier
The Stirling engines are being carried out worldwide, used for divers' application such as
solar generator, micro cogeneration and cryogenic uses. The present paper is an over view …

A review of thermochemical biomass conversion combined with Stirling engines for the small-scale cogeneration of heat and power

T Schneider, D Müller, J Karl - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
Small-scale cogeneration of heat and power using solid biomass fuels is a promising option
for the decentralization of the energy supply in the future. In this context, numerous research …

Modeling of heat transfer performance of carbon nanotube nanofluid in a tube with fixed wall temperature by using ANN–GA

F Nasirzadehroshenin, M Sadeghzadeh… - … Physical Journal Plus, 2020 - epjplus.epj.org
In this research, the heat transfer performance of carbon nanotube (CNT)/water nanofluid in
a horizontal tube with a fixed wall temperature with a turbulent regime flow condition is …

Optimization and application of Stirling engine for waste heat recovery from a heavy-duty truck engine

M Güven, H Bedir, G Anlaş - Energy conversion and management, 2019 - Elsevier
The requirements for cleaner engines and less fuel consumption force vehicle
manufacturers to investigate new technologies on recovering from losses. As the main …

Optimization of the operating conditions of a beta-type rhombic drive stirling engine by using response surface method

H Solmaz, SMS Ardebili, F Aksoy, A Calam, E Yılmaz… - Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
The aim of this paper is to provide a multi-objective model to evaluate the effect of engine
working parameters on the performance characteristics of a beta-type Stirling engine. The …

CFD simulation and investigation on the operating mechanism of a beta-type free piston Stirling engine

C Chi, J Mou, M Lin, G Hong - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
In order to study the operating mechanism of a beta-type free piston Stirling engine, a two-
dimensional axisymmetric CFD model is established. Then the model reliability is verified by …

[HTML][HTML] Dimensional synthesis of the Stirling engine based on optimizing the output work by evolutionary algorithms

A Rahmati, SM Varedi-Koulaei, MH Ahmadi, H Ahmadi - Energy Reports, 2020 - Elsevier
Nowadays, attractions are focused on Stirling engines because of their low noise, external
combustion, and the possibility of employing solar energy. These engines can be designed …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical thermodynamic model of alpha-type Stirling engine

KM Bataineh - Case studies in thermal engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
The objective of this study is to develop accurate practical thermodynamic model for alpha-
type Stirling engine with Ross Yoke mechanism. Thermal, pumping, and regeneration loses …

Free-piston stirling engine technologies and models: A review

C Perozziello, L Grosu, BM Vaglieco - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
The Stirling engine is an alternative solution to produce cleaner energy in order to achieve
the reduction of the fossil fuel consumption and the CO2 emissions. It comprises an external …

Stirling engine regenerators: How to attain over 95% regenerator effectiveness with sub-regenerators and thermal mass ratios

AS Nielsen, BT York, BD MacDonald - Applied Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
A combined theoretical and experimental approach is used to determine how to achieve a
desired value for the Stirling engine regenerator effectiveness. A discrete one-dimensional …