Development of Low Temperature Stirling Engine Technology for Power Generation

This project will construct a large scale Stirling engine to provide important experimental data to validate the developed mathematical models.

Project at a Glance

Funding Recipient: Dr. David S. Nobes, University of Alberta
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Funding Awarded: $200,000
Project Duration: Jul 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2023
Sector: Clean Technology, Energy, Environment
Program: Renewable and Alternative Energy Program

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This technology is targeted at the geothermal industry and any industry with a substantial waste heat stream. In both cases, where the heat source is low-grade (90-150°C), advanced technology is required to convert the heat into a useful form like electricity. The knowledge generated in this project will provide experimental data that can be used to validate models primarily for the design of large scale Stirling engine technology.