The impact of operating parameters on Stirling engine effectiveness

Stirling engines are a particular type of heat engines that function by using a temperature differential that is externally imposed, resulting in the transformation of heat into mechanical work. The study presents a numerical analysis of a Stirling engine, and takes into consideration the effect of operational constraints on the engine's perfor-mance. These factors include the heating temperature, charge pressure, and phase angle. For the purpose of solving equations, the numerical model was developed with the help of the MATLAB program. The results of the research demonstrated the major influence of operational parameters on the cycle efficiency, output power, and work achieved. The study describes and reports these results.