smart home march 27, 2009 stirling engine overview alpha beta gamma
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Smart HomeMarch 27, 2009
Stirling Engine Overview
Alpha Beta Gamma
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Smart HomeMarch 27, 2009
Stirling Engine Shortcomings
Piston Force = Ap Pa / Ta (Th - Tl)
Where:
Ap = Piston Area
Pa = Assembly Pressure
Ta = Assembly Temperature
Th = High Temperature
Tl = Low Temperature
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Smart HomeMarch 27, 2009
Stirling Engine Shortcomings
Piston Force = Ap Pa / Ta (Th - Tl)
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Gas Under Pressure
Shaft Seal
Smart HomeMarch 27, 2009
Stirling Engine Shortcomings
Piston Force = Ap Pa / Ta (Th - Tl)
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Displacer
600ºF
400ºF
100ºF 70ºF
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Stirling Engine Shortcomings
Piston Force = Ap Pa / Ta (Th - Tl)
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Heat In
Heat Out
Heat In
Heat Out
Smart HomeMarch 27, 2009
Stirling Engine Shortcomings
Piston Force = Ap Pa / Ta (Th - Tl)
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Heat In
Heat Out
Regenerator
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Stirling Engine ShortcomingsSlow Start-up and Throttle Response
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Stirling Engine Generator
Battery
Motor
Motor Control
Hybrid Drive System
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The FLECK Engine is DifferentClean Sheet of Paper
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Displacer
Displacer
Gas Expanding
Gas Contracting
Heat Sink
Heat Source
Heat Sink
Heat Source
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The FLECK Engine is DifferentClean Sheet of Paper
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Displacer
Piston
Heat Source Heat Source
Heat Sink Heat Sink
Displacer
Conductor
Conductor
Insulator
Insulator
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The FLECK Engine is DifferentClean Sheet of Paper
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Heat Source
Heat Sink
Piston
Displacer
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The FLECK Engine is DifferentClean Sheet of Paper
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Piston
Heat Source Heat Source
Heat Sink Heat Sink
Displacer
Displacer
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The FLECK Engine is DifferentClean Sheet of Paper
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Heat Source
Heat Sink
Piston
Displacer
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The FLECK Engine is DifferentClean Sheet of Paper
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PistonDisplacer
Grooved Pin
Guide Pin
Heat Exchanger
Heat Exchanger
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The FLECK Engine is DifferentClean Sheet of Paper
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STATE 1
STATE 2
STATE 4
STATE 3
PHASE 4
PHASE 2
PH
AS
E 1
PH
AS
E 3
DISPLACERS MOVE
DISPLACERS MOVE
EXPANDING AND
CONTRACTING GAS FORCES THE PISTON TO THE LEFT
EXPANDING AND
CONTRACTING GAS FORCES THE PISTON
TO THE RIGHT
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The FLECK Engine is DifferentClean Sheet of Paper
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N S
Coil
Coil
N S
Val
ve
Valve
Bellows
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The FLECK Engine is DifferentPatent Pending
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N S
N S
AB
AB
A - A B - B
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Smart Home ApplicationThe FLECK Engine can:
–Provide electrical power for the Smart Home with little or no carbon foot print.
–Showcase a number alternative fuels systems.
–Provide a platform for alternative fuel research.
–Cut operating costs.
–Provide Practical learning experiences for students.
–Provide intellectual property and prestige for the university.
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Smart Home ApplicationNew Layout
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Left Chamber Piston Right Chamber
Original Fleck Engine
Crank CaseLeft Chamber
Right Chamber
COLD
HOT
Piston
Crank Case
Fleck Engine With Shaft Output
Piston
COLD
COLD
COLD
HOT
HOT
HOT
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Smart Home ApplicationNew Layout
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Smart Home ApplicationBlock Diagram
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Fleck engine Alternator24 V
Fuel
12V 12V
+ -
- -
12V 12V
+
- -
Inverter120 V, 60 Hz
+ +
+
+ -
Batteries
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Smart Home ApplicationDevelopment Plan
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Construct Test Beds
Heat Transfer Study
Heat Exchanger Design
Determine Power Profile
Determine Fuel(s)
Materials Research
Design
Fabrication
Assemble Test
Purchase Parts
Seals Research
Development Construction TestResearch
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Smart Home ApplicationTest Bed
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Smart Home ApplicationHeat Transfer Study
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RPM
Del
ta T
Ar, 2000 PSI
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Smart Home ApplicationHeat Exchanger Design
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Smart Home ApplicationMaterials Research
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Smart Home ApplicationSeals Research
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Smart Home ApplicationDetermine Fuel(s)
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Macerator
Food Waste
Yard Waste
Storage Container
Storage Container
Water Yeast
Fermentation1 Week
Storage Container
Solar Still
Storage Tank
Clean and Reuse
Drain
Fuel TankGenerator 60% Alcohol
10% Alcohol
FurnaceWater Heater
Stove
Alcohol Crops
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Smart Home ApplicationMaterial Cost
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Smart Home ApplicationProposal
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Construct Test Beds
Heat Transfer Study
Heat Exchanger Design
Determine Power Profile
Determine Fuel(s)
Materials Research
Design
Fabrication
Assemble Test
Purchase Parts
Research ProjectsCost
EstimateActual Cost
Proof of Performance
Seals Research
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