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mike88 · 12-23-2009, 05:35 PM

Im trying to see the feasibility of using a Stirling engine as a method of exhaust heat recovery and then use the power generated from the Stirling engine to charge the batteries.
I know this has been a topic discussed on here before, but I hope to show that it is possible (or not) and also see how much heat is recoverable from the exhaust.
I already know that the shear size of a Stirling engine capable of this weighs alot, so packaging is an issue. But the main aim of the project is to do the theory behind. I can't really say alot about it as im still doing the first parts of it but hope to have preliminary results in January.
Must just say that this is all theory based due to funding. Thanks for eveyones help so far.

Thanks

Mike

12-23-2009, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
mike88 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Im trying to see the feasibility of using a Stirling engine as a method of exhaust heat recovery and then use the power generated from the Stirling engine to charge the batteries. I know this has been a topic discussed on here before, but I hope to show that it is possible (or not) and also see how much heat is recoverable from the exhaust. I already know that the shear size of a Stirling engine capable of this weighs alot, so packaging is an issue. But the main aim of the project is to do the theory behind. I can't really say alot about it as im still doing the first parts of it but hope to have preliminary results in January. Must just say that this is all theory based due to funding. Thanks for eveyones help so far. Thanks Mike