MICROGEN ENGINE CORPORATION - Stirlingmotor · MICROGEN ENGINE CORPORATION (Some) STIRLING STORIES Hans Leliveld, MEC BHKW Stirling forum, 16 September, Garching BHKW Stirling 16

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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