DISEÑO DE UN TERMOGENERADOR TIPO ALFA

Abstract

In this work two tests were conducted, a thermodynamic and a kinematic Stirling engine analysis with an alpha configuration, in order to determine the variables that determine the design of an alpha type thermogenerator. The thermodynamic analysis was conducted to determine thermodynamic variables that are significantly important in the mechanical design of an alpha type thermogenerator. Getting of the Stirling engine cycle: the power, efficiency, volume ratio, temperature, etc. The kinematic analysis was conducted to determine the parameters of position, velocity and acceleration of the mechanism and reactions due to the forces involved on the system. Allowing to establish the equations that allow to design each component of the main Stirling engine. Finally we propose the design equations based on relationships that are made from thermodynamic and kinematic analysis, establishing the design methodology of an alpha type thermogenerator. The methodology still needs to be checked experimentally by the construction of an alpha type termogenerator. Once this is done the methodology can be improved based on the data produce by the first prototype.