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Stirling Module Development OverviewThe solar parabolic dish Stirling engine electrically generating module consists of a solar collector coupled to a Stirling engine powered electrical generator. The module is designed to convert solar power to electrical power in parallel with numerous identical units coupled to an electrical utility power grid. The power conversion assembly generates up to 25 kilowatts at 480 volts potential/3 phase/alternating current. Piston rings and seals with gas leakage have not occurred, however, operator failures resulted in two burnt out receivers, while material fatigue resulted in a broken piston rod between the piston rod seal and cap seal.
Document ID
19840020171
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Livingston, F. R.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: Proc. of the 5th Parabolic Dish Solar Thermal Power Program
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
84N28240
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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