Abstract: Closed-form expressions are sought which will allow the rapid and accurate calculation of pressure variation, flow velocities, and flow friction losses in crank-driven Stirling cycle machines. The ...

Abstract: The performance of a Stirling engine regenerator subjected to sinusoidal mass flow rate and pressure variation is analyzed. It is shown that cyclic variations in the temperature of the matrix ...

Abstract: The literature relating to inhomogeneity of flow in regenerators is briefly reviewed. It is noted that, in contrast to other applications of regenerators, relatively little attention has been ...

Abstract: This paper analyzes the efficiency of piezoelectric ceramic for purposes of electric power generation. An analytical model is presented which suggests that the primary problem of using PZT for ...

Abstract: Gas pulsations within the refrigerant gas cavity is one of the principal noise propagating paths in reciprocating compressors. This paper provide a physical insight to the relationship between ...

Abstract: In this, the second of two papers focused on optimizing CMM productivity, a strategy is presented for obtaining operating speeds that maximize CMM throughput. The strategy involves posing the ...

Abstract: The ability to quickly obtain precise dimensional information about manufactured parts is vital for any successful mass production operation. Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) can be used to ...

Abstract: Dimensional measurements obtained with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are negatively affected by self-induced structural vibrations. In this paper, a control strategy that reduces the structural ...