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Optimization and analysis of Stirling Engine for space power application

  • Yu Zhang*
  • , Yuming Xing
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

Solar Dynamic Power system with Stirling Cycle (SO has drawn global attention recently for its significant advantage in efficiency, system mass and reliability, which makes it a promising alternative for power supply. Since the Stirling Engine is the most important component of SC system, the operation efficiency of Stirling Engine plays a crucial role in the whole system performance. In this paper, a numerical model has been established based on some hypotheses, taking consider of both pressure drop and heat loss. And the real-coded genetic algorithm has been used for the performance optimization, which is carried out by original calculating program developed in VC. The contrast and analysis between the calculated results before and after optimization indicates the feasibility and advantage of this optimization algorithm, which can serve as a reference to the design and manufacture of Solar Stirling Power system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2010 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, APISAT 2010
PublisherNorthwestern Polytechnical University
Pages1105-1108
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9787561228999
StatePublished - 2010
Event2010 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, APISAT 2010 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 13 Sep 201015 Sep 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2010 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, APISAT 2010

Conference

Conference2010 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, APISAT 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period13/09/1015/09/10

Keywords

  • Genetic algorithm
  • Optimization
  • Solar Dynamic Power system
  • Stirling Engine

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