Title :
A short-cut optimization of the swept volume ratio for regenerative cycles [of heat engines]
Author :
Thomas, B. ; Kuhl, H.D. ; Schulz, S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Chem. Eng., Dortmund Univ., West Germany
Abstract :
A short-cut method for the optimization of the swept volume ratio based on isothermal analysis is presented. A generalized Beale number is derived as an optimization criterion for various regenerative cycles. Results are presented for three cycles: the Stirling cycle, the Vuilleumier cycle, and a third regenerative cycle that is introduced here. The results are verified by a generalized adiabatic analysis
Keywords :
heat engines; optimisation; thermal analysis; Vuilleumier cycle; adiabatic analysis; generalized Beale number; heat engines; isothermal analysis; optimization; regenerative cycles; swept volume ratio; Chemical engineering; Equations; Frequency; Heat engines; Heat transfer; Isothermal processes; Optimization methods; Stirling engines; Temperature; Virtual manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1989. IECEC-89., Proceedings of the 24th Intersociety
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
DOI :
10.1109/IECEC.1989.74778
