STIRLING ENGINE PROPOSALSMART HOME CHALLENGE

APRIL 13, 2009CATHERINE JOSEPH

SONJA SAHLSTEN

An Energy Independent Smart Home

Stirling Engine Design

Alpha design Beta design

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling_engine

Definition: closed-cycle regenerative heat engine with working fluid permanently contained within system.

Benefits of Stirling Engine

Green Little or no carbon foot print

Quiet

Highly Efficient

Low Maintenance Requirements

Capable of running on many types of heat Biomass, solar energy, steam, natural gas

The Plan

Research

Development

Construction

Test

Implementation

Stirling Engine

Beginning point for alternative fuel research

Cut operating costs

Practical Learning for Students Teamwork Project Management Technology development for progressive world

Intellectual Property for University

This project will engage students from diverse majors, giving us the opportunity for “real-world” innovation and technology development, implementation, and possible marketing.

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” -Walt Disney