Thermodynamics of Stirling engines

[PTwizz]

Can anyone point me to a source of information on thermodynamics specific to Stirling engines, specifically heat transfer between sufaces and gasses?

Thanks,

Pete.

 

[babyfatface]

Usually stirling cycle detail explaned in any of thermodynamic book.

You mean the heat transfer in regenerator, heater or cooler?

Heater and cooler you can consult standard heat exchanger design.

Heat transfer in regenerator is tricky. Email me your question more detail if you want to talk more on that.

Feel free to email me at rongweius@gmail.com

 

[TangoCleveland]

You might find some help at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. We have several research projects on Stirling engines. Go to

http://www.grc.nasa.gov

and do a search for Stirling. You'll get several contacts.

Larry

 

[KiwiMace]

See the below link to a paper on a small stirling cycle cogen unit developed by a NZ company in association with the Uni of Canterbury. Discusses heat transfer and mechanics of device, and you may find the references useful.

http://www.whispergen.com/content/library/Don_Clucas_Stirling_engine_generator_development.pdf

 

[PTwizz]

Thanks to all for the pointers. I have some ideas which fall into the general category of 'So simple someone would have done it if there wasn't something wrong with it.'
Once I'm convinced I'm not going to make a fool of myself, I'll post details so you can shoot me down!

Pete.