In this research, however, a model is developed that considers the thermal, mechanical, and electrical aspects of the Stirling based power generation system. II. S YSTEM C ONFIGURATION For this research, a typical solar-powered
Fig. 1 Schematic diagram of the solar-thermal-electric power generation system Fig. 2 Efficiency of solar collector „Schott ETC 16 †3‡, Stirling engine, and system as a function of
A solar powered Stirling engine is a heat engine powered by a temperature gradient generated by the sun. Even though Stirling engines can run with a small temperature gradient, it is more efficient to use concentrated solar power. The mechanical output can be used directly (e.g. pumps) or be used to create electricity.
Solar thermal energy is being utilized to integrate the solar parabolic dish with the Stirling engine (SE) and the generator for power generation. The parabolic solar dish Stirling (PSDS) technology initially converts the solar-based thermal energy into proper rotatory motion, using solar thermal concentrators and SE.
1.1 System Description The Stirling Engine is the central component of a distributed combined heat and power system envisioned in this research. The system as conceived is suitable for residential-scale power generation and incorporates energy storage to produce consistent output power from variable solar resources.
One of the most economical ways to create energy is the Stirling engine from renewable sources like biomass, fossil fuels, and solar energy for use in nuclear power plants and other purposes. This paper modelled a dish/Stirling electric generation system with a cavity receiver and an electrical induction generator.
Pheng et al. designed a temperature control system in order to maintain the highest heater temperature in the Stirling engine and block it from surpassing the thermal limit of materials used in the system. Shazly et al. developed a mathematical model to carry out thermal analysis of a solar Stirling engine.
To come up with a way to make sure that micro co-generation units powered by a Stirling engine and heated by concentrated solar energy are as efficient as possible. This project sought to develop a trustworthy model of a solar operated Stirling engine for heat-to-electrical energy conversion.
