Axially Opposed Magnetization for Free Piston Stirling Engines

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Rogers, Uri^{a; *} | Clark, David^a | Jackson, Scott^a | Ferguson, Tammy^a | Harris, David^a

Affiliations: [a] Willowview Systems Inc., McGregor Ct, Boise, ID, USA

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Uri Rogers, Willowview Systems Inc., 875 W. McGregor Ct, Ste 150, Boise, ID 83705, USA. Fax: +1 208 426 2470; E-mail: urirogers@u.boisestate.edu

Abstract: A renewed focus on Free Piston Stirling Engines (FPSE) for Green Solar based power generation provides a vehicle to explore linear alternator technologies for improved performance and efficiency. This paper evaluates Axially Opposed Magnetization (AOM) linear alternators and the potential advantages this technology provides mechanically and magnetically relative to alternator efficiency, while also addressing potential disadvantages from a thermal perspective. Evaluations include numerical analysis, simulation, physical testing, and commercial technology comparisons.

Keywords: Linear alternator, Free Piston Stirling Engine, FPSE, Axially Opposed Magnetization, AOM

DOI: 10.3233/JAE-2012-1599

Journal: International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 143-152, 2013