The Automotive Stirling Engine (ASE) Development Program has been under contract from DOE/NASA since March 1978. Four Mod I engines have accumulated more than 1338 total test hours. One of these engines was installed in a transient test bed (TTB) where its transient characteristics were evaluated. This accomplishment marked the completion of a major program milestone, established at the program's inception and scheduled for completion by September 30, 1982. The ASE program has continued to meet its contractual requirements despite the incertainty surrounding Government appropriations. Major design changes were made in the Reference Engine System Design (RESD) to reduce manufacturing cost. Advances were achieved in the areas of combustion, low-cost material, seals, drive system, regenerator, and control system development. A design effort to upgrade the Mod I is proceeding on schedule for system test in April 1983.
Automotive Stirling engine development program overview and status report
Entwicklungsprogramm fuer einen Automobilstirlingmotor Ueberblick und Stand der Technik
1983
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