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Glenn
Research Center
1994 Phase II
Dynamically
Balanced Multiple-Converter
Stirling Power
System
INFINIA
Kennewick, WA
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INNOVATION
Multiple-converter Stirling
mini-grid with a neural network to monitor system health
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Stirling Converters Synchronized for
System Operation with Low Vibrations
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- First successful demonstration
of synchronizing two thermodynamically independent Stirling converters
- Connection method now being
used for DOE/STC converters being developed for a radioscope power
system for NASA deep space missions
- Achieved synchronization over
wide operating range and 40-50 fold reduction in unbalanced vibrations
- Demonstrated neural network
to monitor system health using only non-invasive instrumentation
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COMMERCIALIZATION
- STC has developed product lines
for both Stirling power sources and cryocoolers, based directly
on multiple SBIR’s
- Primary applications are for
remote power, cogeneration, and cryogenic cooling for specialized
applications
- Generated over $2.9M in revenues
to date
- STC received Phase III funds
of $60K from a domestic utility company with option to purchase
shares in exchange for one year usage/loan of Stirling Power System
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GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE
APPLICATIONS
- High-efficiency radioisotope
or solar on-board electric power system for deep space missions
- Venus power and cooling - Stirling
enables surface mission
- Mars/lunar bases and rovers
- Solar dynamic power for space-based
radar
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