The DOE/NASA Automotive Stirling Engine Project is reviewed and its technical progress and status are presented. Key technologies in materials, seals, and piston rings are progressing well. Seven first-generation engines, and modifications thereto, have accumulated over 15,000 hr of test time, including 1100hr of in-vehicle testing. Results indicate good progress toward the program goals. The first second-generation engine is now undergoing initial testing. It is expected that the program goal of a 30-percent improvement in fuel economy will be achieved in tests of a second-generation engine in a Celebrity vehicle.
NASA/DOE automotive Stirling engine project: Overview 1986
Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference ; 1986 ; San Diego, CA, United States
1986-01-01
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Doe/NASA Automotive Stirling Engine Project Overview '83
NTIS | 1982
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