The Stirling alternative : power systems, refrigerants, and heat pumps /
Walker, G. 1930-
The Stirling alternative : power systems, refrigerants, and heat pumps / Graham Walker [and others]. - xxvii, 237 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-197) and index.
List of Illustrations -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- Definition and Terminology -- Thermodynamic Laws and Cycles: Some Elementary Considerations -- The Stirling Cycle -- Practical Regenerative Cycle -- Theoretical Aspects and Computer Simulation of Stirling Machines -- Mechanical Arrangements -- Control Systems -- Heat Exchangers -- Performance Characteristics -- Working Fluids -- Advantages of Stirling Machines -- Disadvantages of Stirling Machines -- Stirling Versus Internal Combustion Engines -- Stirling Versus Rankine Engines -- Applications for Stirling Machines -- Stirling Power Systems -- The Literature of Stirling Engines -- The Literature of Cryocoolers -- The National Technical Information Service Searches -- Database Computer Searches -- Project Study Allocation -- Conclusion -- Sources -- References -- The Remarkable Family of Robert Stirling -- Appendix One: Stirling Machine World Educational Materials -- Appendix Two: Companies or Agencies with an Active Interest in Miniature Stirling Cryocoolers -- Glossary -- Index.
2881246001 9782881246005
93041262
Stirling engines
Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery
Heat pumps
TJ765. / S83 1994
621.4
The Stirling alternative : power systems, refrigerants, and heat pumps / Graham Walker [and others]. - xxvii, 237 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-197) and index.
List of Illustrations -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- Definition and Terminology -- Thermodynamic Laws and Cycles: Some Elementary Considerations -- The Stirling Cycle -- Practical Regenerative Cycle -- Theoretical Aspects and Computer Simulation of Stirling Machines -- Mechanical Arrangements -- Control Systems -- Heat Exchangers -- Performance Characteristics -- Working Fluids -- Advantages of Stirling Machines -- Disadvantages of Stirling Machines -- Stirling Versus Internal Combustion Engines -- Stirling Versus Rankine Engines -- Applications for Stirling Machines -- Stirling Power Systems -- The Literature of Stirling Engines -- The Literature of Cryocoolers -- The National Technical Information Service Searches -- Database Computer Searches -- Project Study Allocation -- Conclusion -- Sources -- References -- The Remarkable Family of Robert Stirling -- Appendix One: Stirling Machine World Educational Materials -- Appendix Two: Companies or Agencies with an Active Interest in Miniature Stirling Cryocoolers -- Glossary -- Index.
2881246001 9782881246005
93041262
Stirling engines
Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery
Heat pumps
TJ765. / S83 1994
621.4