Air pollution is already a world problem. The Stirling Engine with its clean exhaust gases could play a very important role to combat that part of the pollution caused by automotive engines. It is expected that in the course of new programs now outlined by Philips a new and light traction engine suitable for passenger cars will emerge. After a short explanation of the operating principle and the most important general characteristics a new Stirling Engine with high specific power is described and some test results are given. In cooperation with DAF this engine is installed in a demonstration bus. The paper concludes with the description of the present work on Stirling Engines by USS and M.A.N./MWM. The technical feasibility of the Stirling Engine for heavy traction is indicated by this application study. Tests carried out in the hard reality of actual practice will give further insight into a number of points which are not yet certain. To reduce the cost of the engine drastically completely new designs aimed at mass production must be used. During this process the weight will almost automatically be reduced. The specific power will be raised not only by increasing the mean pressure but also by employing hydrogen as the working medium and by using higher working temperatures, possibly in combination with a heat pipe.
Stirling engines in traction applications
Stirling-Motoren für Traktionsanwendungen
1971
42 Seiten, 44 Bilder, 5 Tabellen, 13 Quellen
Conference paper
Storage medium
English
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