Abstract Raytheon has developed a novel two-stage expander for use in long life, high reliability cryocoolers for space and commercial applications. The expander is classified as a Stirling machine and requires a conventional reciprocating piston compressor to drive it. The key feature is a new method for obtaining and controlling expansion at the two stages. Thermodynamic efficiency is higher than existing one and two stage coolers and the mechanical implementation is as simple or simpler. The expander device is described in both thermodynamic and mechanical terms and performance predictions given.
A Novel Multi-Stage Expander Concept
Cryocoolers 11 ; 259-263
2002-01-01
5 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
A Novel Multi-Stage Expander Concept
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