| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides heat exchanging elements (10) for use in Stirling engines. According to the present invention, the heat exchanging elements are made from multiple platelets (200) that are stacked and joined together. The use of platelets to make heat exchanging elements permits Stirling engines to run more efficient because the heat transfer and combustion processes are improved. In one embodiment, multi-stage combustion can be introduced with platelets, along with the flexibility to use different types of fuels. In another embodiment, a single component constructed from platelets can provide the heat transfer requirements between the combustion gas/working gas, working gas in the regenerator and the working gas/coolant fluid of a Stirling engine. In another embodiment, the platelet heat exchanging element can receive solar energy to heat the Stirling engine's working gas. Also, this invention provides a heat exchanging method that allows for multiple fluids to flow in opposing or same direction.</p> |
