880543: Alternative Fuel Capabilities of the Mod II Stirling Vehicle - Technical Paper

Event: SAE International Congress and Exposition

Authors

Albert W. Grandin

Mechanical Technology Inc.

William D. Ernst

Mechanical Technology Inc.

Abstract

Content: The Stirling engine is an inherently multifuel engine that has been demonstrated to operate on a wide range of alternate fuels. Among the attractive fuel alternatives for the Stirling engine in a variety of applications are methanol/ethanol, natural gas, jet fuels and synthetic fuels.

Meta Tags

Topics: Synthetic fuels
Alternative fuels
Natural gas
Multifuel engines
Stirling engines
Jet fuel
Methanol
Ethanol

Affiliated or Co-Author: Mechanical Technology Inc.

Details

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/880543

Pages: 8

Citation: Grandin, A., and Ernst, W., "Alternative Fuel Capabilities of the Mod II Stirling Vehicle," SAE Technical Paper 880543, 1988, https://doi.org/10.4271/880543.

Additional Details

Publisher: SAE International

Published: Feb 1, 1988

Product Code: 880543

Content Type: Technical Paper

Language: English