This paper summarizes an internally funded program to develop a self-contained externally fired Rankine cycle power system capable of silent operation in a tactical combat environment. System working fluid considerations, including ultimate application requirements, materials compatibility, thermal stability, lubricating properties, and thermodynamic characteristics, led to the selection of monoisopropylbiphenyl primarily because of its low melting temperature. Over 400 hr of testing, conducted on this self-contained system to assess the noise and performance characteristics under a range of ambient conditions, are reported. These test results establish the basis for applying this concept of dynamic power generation to a relatively wide range of future military requirements.
Demonstration of a Self-Contained Organic Rankine Silent Engine
Sae Technical Papers
1969 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition ; 1969
01.02.1969
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Fire , Thermodynamics , Noise
Silent Mercury Rankine Cycle Power System
SAE Technical Papers | 1964
|Diesel-organic Rankine compound engine development
Kraftfahrwesen | 1977
|SILENT SUPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2006
|Exergy analysis of a combined engine-organic Rankine cycle configuration
Online Contents | 2008
|