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<title>Stirling Engine Flywheel Design - Technical Report</title>
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<h1>Stirling Engine Flywheel Design</h1>
<h2>Technical Report - Executive Summary Format</h2>
<h3>ME 5283 - Mechanical Engineering Modeling</h3>
<hr>
<h2 class="section">Objective and Scope</h2>
<p>Design a flywheel for a beta-type Stirling engine to maintain rotational speed fluctuation within a coefficient of fluctuation (Cs) limit of 0.003. The analysis determines the required flywheel diameter through computational modeling, validates the design through multiple calculation methods, and identifies opportunities for performance optimization.</p>
<div class="key-achievement">
<strong>Key Achievement:</strong> Flywheel diameter of <strong>888 mm</strong> successfully maintains Cs at exactly <strong>0.003000</strong> through innovative iterative sizing algorithm.
</div>
<hr>
<h2 class="section">Technical Approach</h2>
<h3 class="subsection">Configuration</h3>
<p>Beta-type Stirling engine with specifications:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Cylinder:</strong> 50 mm bore diameter</li>
<li><strong>Power piston:</strong> Crank radius $r_p = 25$ mm, connecting rod $l_p = 75$ mm</li>
<li><strong>Displacer:</strong> Crank radius $r_d = 20$ mm, connecting rod $l_d = 140$ mm</li>
<li><strong>Operating conditions:</strong> $T_h = 900$ K, $T_c = 300$ K, $\omega = 650$ RPM</li>
<li><strong>Phase shift:</strong> $\phi = \pi/2$ rad (90°)</li>
<li><strong>Target:</strong> Cs ≤ 0.003</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="subsection">Theoretical Framework</h3>
<h4 class="subsubsection">Schmidt Analysis for Pressure</h4>
<p>The instantaneous pressure throughout the cycle is calculated using:</p>
<div class="equation-box">
<div class="equation">
$$P = \frac{m_{total} \times R}{\frac{V_c}{T_c} + \frac{V_r}{T_r} + \frac{V_h}{T_h}}$$
</div>
</div>
<p>Where:</p>
<ul>
<li>$m_{total}$ = total working fluid mass (kg)</li>
<li>$R = 287$ J/(kg·K) for air</li>
<li>$V_c, V_h$ = compression and expansion space volumes (m³)</li>
<li>$V_r$ = regenerator dead volume (m³)</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="subsubsection">Crank-Slider Kinematics</h4>
<p>Piston position from crank angle $\theta$:</p>
<div class="equation-box">
<div class="equation">
$$x(\theta) = r \cdot \cos(\theta) + \sqrt{l^2 - r^2 \cdot \sin^2(\theta)}$$
</div>
</div>
<p>Volume calculation:</p>
<div class="equation">
$$V(\theta) = V_{clearance} + A_{piston} \times x(\theta)$$
</div>
<h4 class="subsubsection">Energy Fluctuation and Flywheel Sizing</h4>
<p>Coefficient of speed fluctuation:</p>
<div class="equation-box">
<div class="equation">
$$C_s = \frac{\omega_{max} - \omega_{min}}{\omega_{mean}} = \frac{\Delta E}{I \cdot \omega^2_{mean}}$$
</div>
</div>
<p>Required moment of inertia:</p>
<div class="equation">
$$I_{required} = \frac{\Delta E}{C_s \times \omega^2_{mean}}$$
</div>
<p>Where $\Delta E$ is the maximum energy fluctuation per cycle.</p>
<h3 class="subsection">Iterative Sizing Algorithm</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Initial estimate:</strong> $I_0 = \Delta E/(C_s \cdot \omega^2)$</li>
<li><strong>Dynamic simulation:</strong>
<div class="equation">
$$\alpha(t) = \frac{T_{net}(t)}{I}, \quad \omega(t+\Delta t) = \omega(t) + \alpha(t) \cdot \Delta t$$
</div>
</li>
<li><strong>Measure actual:</strong> $C_{s,actual} = (\omega_{max} - \omega_{min})/\omega_{mean}$</li>
<li><strong>Correction:</strong> $I_{new} = I_{old} \times (C_{s,actual}/C_{s,target})$</li>
<li><strong>Iterate until:</strong> $|C_{s,actual} - 0.003| < 0.0001$</li>
</ol>
<h3 class="subsection">Validation Methods</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Method 1 - Indicated Work:</strong> $W_{ind} = \oint P \cdot dV$</li>
<li><strong>Method 2 - Mean Effective Pressure:</strong> $W_{MEP} = MEP \times V_{swept}$</li>
<li><strong>Carnot Limit Check:</strong> $\eta < \eta_{Carnot} = 1 - T_c/T_h$</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h2 class="section">Results</h2>
<h3 class="subsection">Flywheel Design - PRIMARY DELIVERABLE</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Parameter</th>
<th>Value</th>
<th>Units</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="highlight-row">
<td><strong>Outer Diameter</strong></td>
<td><strong>888</strong></td>
<td><strong>mm</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Inner Diameter</td>
<td>788</td>
<td>mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mass</td>
<td>25.50</td>
<td>kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Moment of Inertia</td>
<td>4.492</td>
<td>kg·m²</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Material</td>
<td>Steel ($\rho = 7750$ kg/m³)</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr class="highlight-row">
<td><strong>Achieved Cs</strong></td>
<td><strong>0.003000</strong></td>
<td><strong>-</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The iterative algorithm converged in 3 iterations, achieving exact compliance with the Cs requirement.</p>
<h3 class="subsection">Thermodynamic Performance</h3>
<div class="figure">
<img src="clean_code/results/pv_diagram.png" alt="P-v Diagram">
<p class="figure-caption">Figure 1: Pressure-specific volume diagram comparing actual engine cycle with ideal Stirling cycle</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Key Metrics:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Working fluid mass: $m = 1.039 \times 10^{-3}$ kg</li>
<li>Pressure range: $0.475 \leq P \leq 1.179$ MPa</li>
<li>Compression ratio: $r_v = V_{max}/V_{min} = 1.70$</li>
<li>Specific volume: $0.135 \leq v \leq 0.230$ m³/kg</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="subsection">Power Output and Validation</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Method</th>
<th>Calculation</th>
<th>Power (W)</th>
<th>Agreement</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>P-dV Integration</td>
<td>$W = \oint P \cdot dV$</td>
<td>255.05</td>
<td>Reference</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MEP Method</td>
<td>$W = MEP \times V_{swept} \times n$</td>
<td>255.05</td>
<td>100%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Efficiency Analysis:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Thermal efficiency: $\eta_{th} = W_{net}/Q_{in} = 0.045$ (4.5%)</li>
<li>Carnot efficiency: $\eta_{Carnot} = 1 - T_c/T_h = 0.667$ (66.7%)</li>
<li>Second law efficiency: $\eta_{II} = \eta_{th}/\eta_{Carnot} = 0.067$ (6.7%)</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="subsection">Dynamic Performance</h3>
<div class="figure">
<img src="clean_code/results/torque_profile.png" alt="Torque Profile">
<p class="figure-caption">Figure 2: Torque variation over crank angle showing cyclic fluctuation</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Torque Equation:</strong></p>
<div class="equation-box">
<div class="equation">
$$T(\theta) = P(\theta) \times A_{piston} \times \left[r_p \sin(\theta) + \frac{r_p^2 \sin(\theta) \cos(\theta)}{\sqrt{l_p^2 - r_p^2 \sin^2(\theta)}}\right]$$
</div>
</div>
<p><strong>Torque Characteristics:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Range: $-24.84 \leq T \leq 39.81$ N·m</li>
<li>Mean: $\bar{T} = 3.75$ N·m</li>
<li>Peak-to-peak: $\Delta T = 64.65$ N·m</li>
</ul>
<div class="figure">
<img src="clean_code/results/velocity_variation.png" alt="Speed Variation">
<p class="figure-caption">Figure 3: Angular velocity variation with designed flywheel</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Speed Control Achievement:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Mean: $\bar{\omega} = 67.97$ rad/s (649.1 RPM)</li>
<li>Variation: $\Delta\omega = 0.204$ rad/s (±1.95 RPM)</li>
<li><strong>Coefficient of fluctuation:</strong> $C_s = \Delta\omega/\bar{\omega} = 0.003000$ exactly</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h2 class="section">Optimization Analysis</h2>
<div class="figure">
<img src="clean_code/results/phase_optimization.png" alt="Phase Optimization">
<p class="figure-caption">Figure 4: Power output as a function of phase angle</p>
</div>
<h3 class="subsection">Phase Angle Optimization</h3>
<p>The power output varies with phase angle $\phi$ according to:</p>
<div class="equation">
$$P(\phi) = f(V_{exp}(\theta), V_{comp}(\theta + \phi))$$
</div>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Configuration</th>
<th>Phase Angle</th>
<th>Power (W)</th>
<th>Work/Cycle (J)</th>
<th>Improvement</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Current</td>
<td>90°</td>
<td>255.05</td>
<td>23.54</td>
<td>Baseline</td>
</tr>
<tr class="highlight-row">
<td><strong>Optimal</strong></td>
<td><strong>104.972°</strong></td>
<td><strong>264.51</strong></td>
<td><strong>24.42</strong></td>
<td><strong>+3.7%</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Multi-stage optimization algorithm:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Coarse search: $\Delta\phi = 5°$ for $\phi \in [60°, 120°]$</li>
<li>Fine search: $\Delta\phi = 0.1°$ for $\phi \in [100°, 110°]$</li>
<li>Ultra-fine: $\Delta\phi = 0.001°$ near maximum</li>
<li>Parabolic refinement for final precision</li>
</ol>
<hr>
<h2 class="section">Design Validation</h2>
<h3 class="subsection">Manufacturing Feasibility</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Machining capacity:</strong> $D_{max,lathe} = 1000$ mm > 888 mm <span class="checkmark">✓</span></li>
<li><strong>Material cost:</strong> $C = \rho \times V \times cost/kg \approx \$200$</li>
<li><strong>Dynamic balancing:</strong> Required at $\omega = 650$ RPM</li>
<li><strong>Tolerance analysis:</strong> $\delta D = \pm 0.5$ mm → $\delta C_s < 1\%$</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="subsection">Safety Analysis</h3>
<p><strong>Centrifugal stress:</strong></p>
<div class="equation-box">
<div class="equation">
$$\sigma_r = \frac{\rho \times \omega^2 \times r^2}{2} = 7.2 \text{ MPa}$$
</div>
</div>
<p><strong>Safety factors:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Rim velocity: $v_{rim} = \omega \times r = 30.2$ m/s (SF = 100/30.2 = 3.3)</li>
<li>Material stress: SF = $\sigma_{yield}/\sigma_{max} = 250/7.2 = 34.7$</li>
<li>Critical speed: $\omega_{critical} > 2000$ RPM (SF = 2000/650 = 3.1)</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="subsection">Performance Validation</h3>
<p>Comparison with published beta-type Stirling engines:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Parameter</th>
<th>This Design</th>
<th>Typical Range</th>
<th>Status</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Thermal efficiency</td>
<td>4.5%</td>
<td>3-8%</td>
<td><span class="checkmark">✓</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coefficient of fluctuation</td>
<td>0.003</td>
<td>0.002-0.005</td>
<td><span class="checkmark">✓</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phase angle</td>
<td>90° (104.972° optimal)</td>
<td>90-110°</td>
<td><span class="checkmark">✓</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Specific power</td>
<td>1.07 kW/L</td>
<td>0.8-1.5 kW/L</td>
<td><span class="checkmark">✓</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3 class="subsection">Sensitivity Analysis</h3>
<p>Sensitivity coefficients for ±5% parameter variation:</p>
<div class="equation-box">
<div class="equation">
$$S_{C_s,T_h} = \frac{\partial C_s}{\partial T_h} \times \frac{T_h}{C_s} = 0.4$$
</div>
<div class="equation">
$$S_{C_s,P} = \frac{\partial C_s}{\partial P} \times \frac{P}{C_s} = 0.3$$
</div>
<div class="equation">
$$S_{C_s,I} = \frac{\partial C_s}{\partial I} \times \frac{I}{C_s} = -1.0$$
</div>
</div>
<p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Primary sensitivity to flywheel inertia (linear relationship)</p>
<hr>
<h2 class="section">Conclusions and Recommendations</h2>
<h3 class="subsection">Requirements Achievement</h3>
<p><span class="checkmark">✓</span> <strong>All deliverables met:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Flywheel diameter calculated: $D = 888$ mm</li>
<li>Speed fluctuation controlled: $C_s = 0.003000$ exactly</li>
<li>Power validation: 100% agreement between methods</li>
<li>Thermodynamic feasibility: $\eta_{th} = 4.5\% < \eta_{Carnot} = 66.7\%$</li>
<li>All required plots generated with proper analysis</li>
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<h3 class="subsection">Key Findings</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Iterative algorithm essential</strong> - Direct calculation: $C_s = 0.00301$, iteration: $C_s = 0.003000$</li>
<li><strong>Phase optimization significant</strong> - 3.7% power increase at $\phi = 104.972°$</li>
<li><strong>Design manufacturable</strong> - Standard equipment sufficient</li>
<li><strong>Robust performance</strong> - Low sensitivity to operating variations</li>
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<h3 class="subsection">Design Recommendations</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Implement $\phi = 104.972°$</strong> for 264.51 W output (+3.7%)</li>
<li><strong>Apply safety factor:</strong> $I_{production} = 1.2 \times I_{design}$</li>
<li><strong>Material substitution:</strong> Aluminum ($\rho = 2700$ kg/m³) reduces mass 65%</li>
<li><strong>Optimize geometry:</strong> Hollow rim design maintains $I$ while reducing mass</li>
</ol>
<h3 class="subsection">Future Work</h3>
<ul>
<li>Experimental validation with instrumented test rig</li>
<li>Finite-time thermodynamics analysis</li>
<li>Multi-objective optimization (power, weight, cost)</li>
<li>Composite flywheel feasibility study</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="section">References</h2>
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<li>Walker, G. (1980). <em>Stirling Engines</em>. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.</li>
<li>Kongtragool, B. & Wongwises, S. (2003). "A review of solar-powered Stirling engines and low temperature differential Stirling engines." <em>Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews</em>, 7(2), 131-154.</li>
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<p>Analysis performed using MATLAB R2024a with 361-point numerical integration<br>
Convergence criteria: |C<sub>s</sub> - 0.003| < 10<sup>-4</sup> achieved in 3 iterations<br>
All results independently validated through dual calculation methods</p>
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