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Mod II Automotive Stirling Engine Design Description and Performance Projections
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The Mod II Stirling engine represents the culmination of activity in the Automotive Stirling Engine (ASE) development program. Incorporating technologies developed throughout the program, the Mod II is a kinematic, single-crankshaft, four-cycle Stirling V engine with an annular regenerator and cooler surrounding each double-acting piston. Its design is based on a unified, one-piece, cast-iron block incorporating crank-case, gas ducts, control lines, and waterjackets. The Mod II also embodies a new piston design, dependent balance scheme, and roller bearings in the crankshaft/connecting rod system.
The Mod II engine is projected to meet ASE program goals of a 30% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the spark-ignition, internal combustion (IC) engine; 1985 emission standards established by the EPA; the ability to be packaged in a current automobile; and a cost competitive with current gasoline and diesel engines.
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Richey, A., "Mod II Automotive Stirling Engine Design Description and Performance Projections," SAE Technical Paper 860059, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/860059.Also In
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- RESD Summary Report, DOE/NASA/0032-23
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