Title of article :
MECHANICAL POWER ASSESSMENT OF AN ALPHA V-TYPE STIRLING ENGINE CONVERTED DIESEL ENGINE
Author/Authors :
Idroas, M.Y. University Science of Malaysia - School of Mechanical Engineering, Malaysia , Farid, N.A. University Technology of Malaysia - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Malaysia , Zainal, Z.A. Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Mechanical Engineering, Malaysia , Noriman, K. University Science of Malaysia - School of Mechanical Engineering, Malaysia , Azman, M. Universiti Science of Malaysia - Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Centre (Cedec), Malaysia
Abstract :
In this paper, the performance of a four-stroke diesel engine retrofitted into an alpha V-shaped Stirling engine was presented. The engine was tested in self-pressurized mode with air as the working fluid using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as the fuel for the heat source. The variations in engine torque and mechanical shaft power with engine speed at higher expansion cylinder temperatures were presented and discussed. The test engine approximately produced a maximum torque of 0.1 Nm, a maximum brake power of 7 W and a maximum brake thermal efficiency of 0.6% at 717 rpm and hot cylinder temperatures within 800–850 °C. In subsequent studies, the engine will be tested for its electrical output power.
Keywords :
Retrofitted engine , Stirling engine , alpha V , shaped , self , pressurized , engine performance
Journal title :
International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Journal title :
International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
