Thermodynamics and Gas Dynamics of the Stirling Cycle Machine (Paperback)

Foreword by Theodore Finkelstein; Preface; Notation; 1. The Stirling cycle machine; 2. Review of available theoretical treatments; 3. An ideal thermodynamic reference cycle; 4. Dynamic similarity; 5. Flow within the regenerator; 6. The equivalent Stirling cycle machine; 7. A three-conservation law cycle model; 8. Extension to four conservation laws; 9. Full dynamic similarity; 10. Lumped-parameter analysis; 11. Implementation of the method of characteristics; 12. The Stirling cycle as a linear wave phenomenon; 13. Finite-cell solution schemes; 14. Optimisation; 15. The hot-air engine; 16. The way forward; Appendices.