Rankine vs. Stirling Engine

  • Thread starter Thread starter VinceK
  • Start date Start date
AI Thread Summary
The discussion centers on the efficiency comparison between a one-moving-part Rankine engine and a Stirling engine. One participant claims that their research suggests the Rankine engine could outperform the Stirling engine but lacks mathematical proof to support this assertion. The conversation highlights the importance of mathematical validation in scientific claims, emphasizing that without it, the argument lacks credibility. Participants stress the need to consult existing literature and professional studies to substantiate claims about engine efficiency. Overall, the debate underscores the necessity of rigorous analysis in evaluating engine performance.
VinceK
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Can a one-moving-part Rankine engine be more efficient than a Stirling engine?
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
Welcome to PF.

What has your research so far indicated?
 
My research indicates that a single-moving-part Rankine can out perform a Stirling but I don't have the math to prove it ... :-(
 
VinceK said:
My research indicates that a single-moving-part Rankine can out perform a Stirling but I don't have the math to prove it ... :-(
The "math to prove it" would depend on numerous factors. What do you think those might be? Under what circumstances "can" it happen?
 
VinceK said:
My research
Which appears to mean your personal attempts to wave your hands.

Have you looked at the literature to see if any professionals in the field have investigated this topic, and if so, what they found?
 
Reply
  • Like
Likes Chestermiller
VinceK said:
I don't have the math
Without math you're just waving your hands. That's not a good way to investigate a scientific question.
 

Thread 'A practical way to vaporize fuel for high MPG?'

Here's a video by “driving 4 answers” who seems to me to be well versed on the details of Internal Combustion engines. The video does cover something that's a bit shrouded in 'conspiracy theory', and he touches on that, but of course for phys.org, I'm only interested in the actual science involved. He analyzes the claim of achieving 100 mpg with a 427 cubic inch V8 1970 Ford Galaxy in 1977. Only the fuel supply system was modified. I was surprised that he feels the claim could have been...
View full post »

Thread 'Technical Analysis on Titan Sub (Titanic Sub)'

TL;DR Summary: Heard in the news about using sonar to locate the sub Hello : After the sinking of the ship near the Greek shores , carrying of alot of people , there was another accident that include 5 tourists and a submarine visiting the titanic , which went missing Some technical notes captured my attention, that there us few sonar devices are hearing sounds repeated every 30 seconds , but they are not able to locate the source Is it possible that the sound waves are reflecting from...
View full post »

Similar threads

Stirling Engines for Home Power
Replies
2
Views
3K
New Old Guy
Replies
1
Views
512
Why do Stirling engines have low power/weight?
Replies
15
Views
6K
B Stirling efficiency and practice
Replies
4
Views
932
Can Rankine cycle achieve Carnot efficiency?
Replies
2
Views
4K
Second law efficiency of Rankine cycle
Replies
1
Views
2K
Stirling engine LTD (Low Temperature Differential) plate size / energy
Replies
8
Views
3K
Renewable Energy Concept - Stirling Engine Composting
Replies
3
Views
4K
Efficiency of Stirling Cycle - Is it the same as the Carnot Engine?
Replies
14
Views
1K
Stirling-type cooler (Air liquefaction)
Replies
2
Views
2K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top