Open ended design-like question(s) on Stirling engine. Like:
How could you, based on your knowledge of efficiencies and thermo,
improve the performance of the lab Stirling engine with primarily
thermodynamic (as opposed to mechanical) improvements? Discuss in
detail. Explain the thermodynamics background behind your proposals
clearly.
While your proposed improvements must be thermodynamics in nature to
qualify for credit in a thermo class, you must also discuss how to actually make the improvement in the lab engine.
Your arguments will be graded by both TAs and instructor.
