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BL
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958977
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b713347
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Organ, Allan J.
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The air engine : : stirling cycle power for a sustainable future /\ Allan J. Organ.
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| Publication Statement
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Cambridge, England :: Woodhead Pub.,, ©2007.
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Woodhead Publishing in mechanical engineering
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1 online resource (xxvi, 276 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates) :: illustrations (some color)
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1845693604
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: 9781845693602
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1420066722
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1845692314
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9781420066722
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9781845692315
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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pt. 1. A long-overdue reappraisal -- pt. 2. Living with incompressible flow data -- pt. 3. Working with the reality of compressible flow -- pt. 4. Some design considerations.
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| Abstract
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Two centuries after the original invention, the Stirling engine is now a commercial reality as the core component of domestic CHP (combined heat and power) - a technology offering substantial savings in raw energy utilization relative to centralized power generation. The threat of climate change requires a net reduction in hydrocarbon consumption and in emissions of 'greenhouse' gases whilst sustaining economic growth. Development of technologies such as CHP addresses both these needs. Meeting the challenge involves addressing a range of issues: a long-standing mismatch between inherently favourable internal efficiency and wasteful external heating provision; a dearth of heat transfer and flow data appropriate to the task of first-principles design; the limited rpm capability when operating with air (and nitrogen) as working fluid. All of these matters are explored in depth in The air engine: Stirling cycle power for a sustainable future. The account includes previously unpublished insights into the personality and potential of two related regenerative prime movers - the pressure-wave and thermal-lag engines. Contains previously unpublished insights into the pressure-wave and thermal-lag enginesDeals with a technology offering scope for saving energy and reducing harmful emissions without compromising economic growthIdentifies and discusses issues of design and their implementation.
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Stirling engines.
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Sustainable engineering.
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Stirling engines.
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Sustainable engineering.
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TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING-- Mechanical.
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| Dewey Classification
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621.42
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TJ765.O74 2007
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CRC Press.
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