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Characterization Of Performance Of A 3d Printed Stirling Engine Through Analysis And Test, Julie Vodhanel
Characterization Of Performance Of A 3d Printed Stirling Engine Through Analysis And Test, Julie Vodhanel
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This thesis involves the fusion of two technologies, Stirling engines and additive
manufacturing. The project began by building a Stirling engine primarily out of 3D printed parts. Methods to measure the power output were designed and built with a combination of 3D printed and off the shelf parts. The Stirling engine was tested to see if there was a correlation to analysis results, and a regenerator was installed to determine the effect on performance for this relatively low temperature engine. Finally, variations in test operation and the use of heat sinks were used to find a combination that will allow …