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: 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: The closing of a springless flapper valve was investigated in order to gain a better understanding of the transient behavior of the valve. An experimental investigation included simultaneous ...