As the scientific, industrial and military importance of Stirling cycle machines grows, so does the design challenge. A crucial aspect is thermodynamic design – dimensioning of the internal gas path in relation to operating parameters – working fluid, charge pressure, rpm and swept volume – with a view to achieving target performance. A design formula guaranteeing the desired outcome does not exist – even in the form of computer simulation. The very notion is probably a mirage. The designer’s best hope lies in a two–pronged attack based firstly on insight into the complex gas process interactions, and secondly on rational design decisions having traceable outcom e. Stirling Cycle Engines elaborates on this approach through gas process modelling, design charts (nomograms) and comprehensively–worked examples.
- ISBN: 978-1-118-81843-5
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 296
- Fecha Publicación: 03/01/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés