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STIRLING ENGINE PROPOSALSMART HOME CHALLENGE
APRIL 13, 2009CATHERINE JOSEPH
SONJA SAHLSTEN
An Energy Independent Smart Home
Stirling Engine Design
Alpha design Beta design
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling_engine
Definition: closed-cycle regenerative heat engine with working fluid permanently contained within system.
Benefits of Stirling Engine
Green Little or no carbon foot print
Quiet
Highly Efficient
Low Maintenance Requirements
Capable of running on many types of heat Biomass, solar energy, steam, natural gas
The Plan
Research
Development
Construction
Test
Implementation
Stirling Engine
Beginning point for alternative fuel research
Cut operating costs
Practical Learning for Students Teamwork Project Management Technology development for progressive world
Intellectual Property for University
This project will engage students from diverse majors, giving us the opportunity for “real-world” innovation and technology development, implementation, and possible marketing.
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” -Walt Disney