Finding the optimum temperature to operate stirling engine for harnessing solar energy

• Main Author: Huang, Mingda.
• Other Authors: Zhang Daming
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering::Power electronics
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/46194
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Stirling Engine was invented in 1816. Today, Stirling engines are used in underwater power systems, marine engines and even satellite operations. Combining with solar power, Stirling engines are widely used in countries like America and Mexico. It is not only efficient, but most importantly, using s...