Computational techniques for the two-dimensional gasdynamic equations in Stirling engine regenerators and associated manifolds
Abstract
A mathematical model has been developed for analysis of multi-dimensional gas flow in Stirling cycle machines. The two-dimensional gasdynamic equations which apply to flow through a porous matrix are derived and set up into an initial-value problem modeling a Stirling cycle regenerator and associated manifolds. A solution method based on finite-difference techniques is outlined.
- Publication:
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20th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Volume 3
- Pub Date:
- December 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985iece....3R...3G
- Keywords:
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- Computational Fluid Dynamics;
- Finite Difference Theory;
- Gas Dynamics;
- Regenerators;
- Stirling Cycle;
- Stirling Engines;
- Boundary Value Problems;
- Compressible Flow;
- Flow Distribution;
- Manifolds;
- Mathematical Models;
- Unsteady Flow;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer