Peculiarities of external combustion engines – Stirling engines
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Abstract
This article discusses the peculiarities of Stirling engines. Summarized history of the creation and development. Stirling cycle is described, and its comparison with the Carnot cycle, as well as the main types of structures.
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(Archived) Mining electromechanics and mining equipment
Keywords:
Stirling cycle
Stirling engine
external combustion engine
Carnot cycle
John Ericsson
thermal efficiency
References
- Stirling Engines / Edited M.G.Kruglov. Moscow, 1977. 150 p.
- Reader G., Hooper C. Stirling Engines. Moscow, 1986. 464 p.
- Walker G. Stirling-cycle Machines. Moscow, 1978. 152 p
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