The Stirling engine,as a closed-cycle power machine,exhibits excellent emission characteristics and broad energy adaptability.Second-order analysis methods are extensively used during the foundational design and therm...The Stirling engine,as a closed-cycle power machine,exhibits excellent emission characteristics and broad energy adaptability.Second-order analysis methods are extensively used during the foundational design and thermodynamic examination of Stirling engines,owing to their commendable model precision and remarkable efficiency.To scrutinize the effect of Stirling engine design parameters on the cyclical work output and efficiency,this study formulates a series of differential equations for the Stirling cycle by employing second-order analysis methods,subsequently augmenting the predictive accuracy by integrating considerations of loss mechanisms.In addition,an iterative method for the convergence of the average pressure was introduced.The predictive capability of the established model was validated using GPU-3 and RE-1000 experimental data.According to the model,parameters such as the operational fluid,porosity of the regenerator,and diameter of the wire mesh and their influence on the resulting work output and cyclic efficiency of the Stirling engine were analyzed,thereby facilitating a broader understanding of the engine's functional characteristics.These findings suggest that hydrogen,owing to its lower dynamic viscosity coefficient,can provide superior output power.The loss due to flow resistance tends to increase with the rotational speed.Additionally,under conditions of elevated rotational speed,the loss from flow resistance declines in cases of increased porosity,and the enhancement of the porosity to diminish flow resistance losses can boost both the output work and the cyclic efficiency of the engine.As the porosity increased further,the hydraulic diameter and dead volume in the regenerator continued to expand,causing the pressure drop within the engine to become the dominant factor in the gradual reduction of output power.Furthermore,extending the length of the regenerator results in a decrease in the output work,although the thermal cycle efficiency initially increases before eventually decreasing.Based on these insights,this study pursues the optimal designs for Stirling engines.展开更多
基金supported by Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.24NSFSC4579)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12305193)+2 种基金Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.23NSFSC6149)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12305194)Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory Stable support Funding(No.2023_JCJQ_LB_003).
文摘The Stirling engine,as a closed-cycle power machine,exhibits excellent emission characteristics and broad energy adaptability.Second-order analysis methods are extensively used during the foundational design and thermodynamic examination of Stirling engines,owing to their commendable model precision and remarkable efficiency.To scrutinize the effect of Stirling engine design parameters on the cyclical work output and efficiency,this study formulates a series of differential equations for the Stirling cycle by employing second-order analysis methods,subsequently augmenting the predictive accuracy by integrating considerations of loss mechanisms.In addition,an iterative method for the convergence of the average pressure was introduced.The predictive capability of the established model was validated using GPU-3 and RE-1000 experimental data.According to the model,parameters such as the operational fluid,porosity of the regenerator,and diameter of the wire mesh and their influence on the resulting work output and cyclic efficiency of the Stirling engine were analyzed,thereby facilitating a broader understanding of the engine's functional characteristics.These findings suggest that hydrogen,owing to its lower dynamic viscosity coefficient,can provide superior output power.The loss due to flow resistance tends to increase with the rotational speed.Additionally,under conditions of elevated rotational speed,the loss from flow resistance declines in cases of increased porosity,and the enhancement of the porosity to diminish flow resistance losses can boost both the output work and the cyclic efficiency of the engine.As the porosity increased further,the hydraulic diameter and dead volume in the regenerator continued to expand,causing the pressure drop within the engine to become the dominant factor in the gradual reduction of output power.Furthermore,extending the length of the regenerator results in a decrease in the output work,although the thermal cycle efficiency initially increases before eventually decreasing.Based on these insights,this study pursues the optimal designs for Stirling engines.
