Free-piston Stirling technology efforts in the past typically were intended to address power needs in the multi-kilowatt range. The Stirling power option was attractive primarily because of the high conversion efficiency and potential for long life. In recent years, several technology efforts have focused on the free-piston Stirling power convertor for space power applications, however the more recent efforts are intended to provide power at levels far below one kilowatt. Through a variety of projects funded by both NASA and DOE, the free-piston Stirling convertor technology has successfully demonstrated high efficiency and long life. Other areas of concern, such as control of multi-convertor systems, and vibration reduction have also been addressed. Efforts are being initiated to address issues such as EMI, radiation tolerance of organic materials, and the ability to operate through launch loads and survive with integrity. The status of the technology in these areas is briefly discussed.


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    Title :

    Assessment of the Stirling power option for space science applications


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    Publication date :

    2000-01-01


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    929353 byte





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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