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A novel hybrid pyroelectric-Stirling engine power generation system

Temperature fluctuations in the thermal regenerator of Stirling Engine SE occur at relatively high frequencies, making them amenable to direct harvesting using Pyroelectric materials. This paper demonstrates the technical feasibility of a novel hybrid Stirling Engine (SE), coupled with inserted pyro...

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Published in:Energy (Oxford) 2023-11, Vol.282, p.128913, Article 128913
Main Authors: Al-Nimr, Moh'd, Khashan, Saud, Al-Oqla, Hashem
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Language:English
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Summary:Temperature fluctuations in the thermal regenerator of Stirling Engine SE occur at relatively high frequencies, making them amenable to direct harvesting using Pyroelectric materials. This paper demonstrates the technical feasibility of a novel hybrid Stirling Engine (SE), coupled with inserted pyroelectric generators in its thermal regenerator, to produce extra power through the pyroelectric effect and increase engine performance. Theoretical models have been constructed to analyze the performance of the pyroelectric-Stirling engine (P-SE) system and determine its advantages over conventional SEs. The transient thermal behavior of the pyroelectric regenerator is modeled by subdividing it into multiple lumped sub-regenerators. Replacing the metal regenerator in a conventional SE at 750 K hot chamber temperature with a pyroelectric regenerator increased power production by 2.9%. Furthermore, at 25 Hz fluctuation, 15 mm regenerator length, and regenerator porosity of 0.6, the system efficiency of the hybrid P-SE system increased by 0.5% and 3.5% compared to systems using steel and aluminum regenerators, respectively. Also, the P-SE system operating at 25 Hz yields the highest combined efficiency of 49.8% at the regenerator porosity of 0.6. •Novel hybrid Pyroelectric-Stirling engine (P-SE) system is introduced.•P-SE consists of a Stirling Engine (SE) coupled with a pyroelectric regenerator.•Proposed modification increased power by 2.92% and system efficiency by 3.5% compared to conventional SEs.
ISSN:0360-5442
DOI:10.1016/j.energy.2023.128913