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MICROGEN ENGINE CORPORATION
(Some) STIRLING STORIES
Hans Leliveld, MECBHKW Stirling forum, 16 September, Garching
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About 40 running engineering engine/MCHP models• Microgen• Remeha
Commitment Dutch Utilities, Government and boiler makers
STARTING POINT 2008
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2016
• About 9.000 domestic gas fired units in field
• About 150 -200 million run hours
• Engine reliability levels nearing condensing boilers
• Opening up other markets
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VIDEOS
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KNOWLEDGE INTENSIVE !
Metallurgy & MaterialsLaser welding & BrazingMeasurement technologyAssembly & Fixtures
Testing
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LEARNING & IMPROVING
• Within the company
• With the customers
• With the suppliers
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MAIN CHALLENGES
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EXAMPLES OF ISSUES
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DEVELOPMENT PHASES
1. Learning
2. Correcting & Learning
3. (Daily) improving
First Pass Yield & Field Performance
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NEW APPLICATIONS
Video New burners: • varying calorific values• Woodgas• Biogas• Solid fuels
Power electronics
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NEW STIRLINGS
ACTUAL DESIGN• 1.8 kw version • 60 – 50 HZ• Different heat acceptors
CHALLENGE• Freepiston engines complicated• Also intrinsic more expensive• New ideas about taking out complexity - sensitivity
MEC MISSION
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