Seeker
08-31-2002, 03:33 PM
As you may know, Stirling engines were invented well over 100 years ago, and since then have found limited use, but may soon 'come into their own'.
Some of the known glitches with Stirlings/Stirling production include :
-leakage of the working fluid (gas)
- need to maintain even temperatures during heat is transfer
- need for materials which can withstand extreme temperatures
- need for effective regenerators to recoup heat lost during operation
- need for a method of producing them at a low cost
( I know there are more...can you think of others ?)
1) Which areas do you think Deka's Stirling has improved upon at this point ?
2) Which areas do you think Deka is currently working on ?
3) Which areas do you believe may need to be worked on, in the future ?
Seeker
Some of the known glitches with Stirlings/Stirling production include :
-leakage of the working fluid (gas)
- need to maintain even temperatures during heat is transfer
- need for materials which can withstand extreme temperatures
- need for effective regenerators to recoup heat lost during operation
- need for a method of producing them at a low cost
( I know there are more...can you think of others ?)
1) Which areas do you think Deka's Stirling has improved upon at this point ?
2) Which areas do you think Deka is currently working on ?
3) Which areas do you believe may need to be worked on, in the future ?
Seeker