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COBEM 2017
24th ABCM International Congress of Mechanical Engineering
ADVANTAGES AND ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF STIRLING ENGINES AS A DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SOURCE AND COGENERATION TECHNOLOGY – A BRIEF REVIEW
Submission Author:
Gabriel Ivan Medina Tapia , RN
Co-Authors:
Marcelo Araújo Delgado Filho, Nícolas M. F. T. S. Araújo, Felipe Pinheiro Maia, Gabriel Ivan Medina Tapia
Presenter: Marcelo Araújo Delgado Filho
doi://10.26678/ABCM.COBEM2017.COB17-2105
Abstract
The present paper aims at analyzing the potentiality and economic feasibility of the Stirling engine, highlighting its use as a distributed generation source and cogeneration technology. With this intention, a research was performed followed by a selection of papers and other sources that dealt with the most relevant aspects of the topic. Another objective was the determination of hindrances to be overcome by the Stirling technology in order to become feasible. Furthermore, a table containing some examples of products regarding the referred applications of the Stirling engine is presented. Ultimately, it is concluded that the Stirling technology, despite its advantages and suitability regarding the proposed applications, is not yet commercially feasible, having currently only a minor presence in the market. This scenario can be attributed to the need for futher research and technical development as well as cost reduction.
Keywords
Stirling engines, Distributed generation, cogeneration, Brief Review.
