The requirements of a solar thermal power system are reviewed and compared with the predicted characteristics of automobile engines under development. A good match is found in terms of power level and efficiency when the automobile engines, designed for maximum powers of 65-100 kW (87 to 133 hp) are operated to the nominal 20-40 kW electric output requirement of the solar thermal application. At these reduced power levels it appears that the automotive gas turbine and Stirling engines have the potential to deliver the 40+ percent efficiency goal of the solar thermal program.
Applicability of advanced automotive heat engines to solar thermal power
SAE Intern. Eng. Congr. and Exposition, ; 1981 ; Detroit, MI, United States
1981-01-01
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Englisch
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