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Thermodynamic modeling of micro heat engines for power generation

Thermodynamic modeling of micro heat engines for power generation
Thermodynamic modeling of micro heat engines for power generation
The need for compact, high power-density power sources has led to significant research interest in micro heat engines. However, there is a lack of suitable thermodynamic models which can be used to evaluate the power performance of micro heat engines by taking into consideration the effect of leakage and finite heat input. This work is the first to develop such a thermodynamic model to predict the upper limit of performance of micro heat engines. The model allows investigation of the effects of design parameters such as length and material properties on the theoretical output which can be used for design guidance. Results from this model are further illustrated by comparison to the reported P3 micro engine.
Khu, Khu
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Jiang, Liudi
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Markvart, Tom
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Khu, Khu
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Jiang, Liudi
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Markvart, Tom
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Khu, Khu, Jiang, Liudi and Markvart, Tom (2010) Thermodynamic modeling of micro heat engines for power generation. PowerMEMS 2010 - The 10th International Workshop on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation and Energy Conversion Applications, Leuven, Belgium. 30 Nov - 03 Dec 2010. 4 pp .

Record type: Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)

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The need for compact, high power-density power sources has led to significant research interest in micro heat engines. However, there is a lack of suitable thermodynamic models which can be used to evaluate the power performance of micro heat engines by taking into consideration the effect of leakage and finite heat input. This work is the first to develop such a thermodynamic model to predict the upper limit of performance of micro heat engines. The model allows investigation of the effects of design parameters such as length and material properties on the theoretical output which can be used for design guidance. Results from this model are further illustrated by comparison to the reported P3 micro engine.

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Published date: 2 December 2010
Venue - Dates: PowerMEMS 2010 - The 10th International Workshop on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation and Energy Conversion Applications, Leuven, Belgium, 2010-11-30 - 2010-12-03
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Organisations: Engineering Mats & Surface Engineerg Gp

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Local EPrints ID: 186209
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/186209
PURE UUID: 1228aaac-f730-4c5f-b4b0-cc72ac1719b3
ORCID for Liudi Jiang: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-3400-825X

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Date deposited: 12 May 2011 14:49
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 03:24

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Author: Khu Khu
Author: Liudi Jiang ORCID iD
Author: Tom Markvart

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