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Analysis of a mechanically simple external combustion engine with an unusual cycle

N.C.J. Chen, C. D. West

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A single-cylinder, single-piston heat engine with no valves is described. Heat is supplied from an external source, so that a wide variety of heat sources or fuels could be used. The ideal performance of the thermodynamic cycle is calculated; a reasonable power output and indicated efficiency appears to be attainable from a machine of practicable size, operating under very modest conditions of temperature and pressure. 4 refs., 5 figs., 7 tabs.

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Key concepts: Heat engine, Stirling engine, Thermodynamic cycle, External combustion engine, Piston (optics), Carnot cycle, Cylinder, Combustion