MICROGEN ENGINE CORPORATION

(Some) STIRLING STORIES

Hans Leliveld, MECBHKW Stirling forum, 16 September, Garching

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About 40 running engineering engine/MCHP models• Microgen• Remeha

Commitment Dutch Utilities, Government and boiler makers

STARTING POINT 2008

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2016

• About 9.000 domestic gas fired units in field

• About 150 -200 million run hours

• Engine reliability levels nearing condensing boilers

• Opening up other markets

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VIDEOS

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KNOWLEDGE INTENSIVE !

Metallurgy & MaterialsLaser welding & BrazingMeasurement technologyAssembly & Fixtures

Testing

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LEARNING & IMPROVING

• Within the company

• With the customers

• With the suppliers

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MAIN CHALLENGES

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EXAMPLES OF ISSUES

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DEVELOPMENT PHASES

1. Learning

2. Correcting & Learning

3. (Daily) improving

First Pass Yield & Field Performance

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NEW APPLICATIONS

Video New burners: • varying calorific values• Woodgas• Biogas• Solid fuels

Power electronics

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NEW STIRLINGS

ACTUAL DESIGN• 1.8 kw version • 60 – 50 HZ• Different heat acceptors

CHALLENGE• Freepiston engines complicated• Also intrinsic more expensive• New ideas about taking out complexity - sensitivity

MEC MISSION

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