GENERAL

Component Technology:

1. Thieme, L.G.: Component Technology for Stirling Power Convertors. NASA TM-104387, 1991.
   
2. Thieme, L.G. and Swec, D.M.: Summary of the NASA Lewis Component Technology Program for Stirling Power Convertors. NASA TM-105640, 1992
   

   Stirling Space Power (CSTI)

3. Dudenhoefer, J.E. and Winter, J.M.: Status of NASA's Stirling Space Power Convertor Program. NASA TM-104512, 1991.
   
4. Dudenhoefer, J.E.; Alger, D.; and Winter, J.M.: Progress Update of NASA's Free-Piston Stirling Space Power Convertor Technology Project. NASA TM-105748, 1992.
   

   Advanced Stirling Conversion System (ASCS):

5. Shaltens, R.K. and Schreiber, J.G.: Update on the Advanced Stirling Conversion System Project for 25 kW Dish Stirling Applications. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.229-5.235.
   

   Stirling Machine Operating Experience

6. Ross, B.A. and Dudenhoefer, J.E.: Stirling Machine Operating Experience. Proceedings of the 26th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-91, Vol. 5, D.L. Black, ed., American Nuclear Society, LaGrange Park, IL, 1991, PP. 278-283.
   

   BEARINGS

   Hydrodynamic Gas Bearings:

7. Dimofte, F. and Liebler, K.A.: Free-Piston Stirling Convertor Dynamic Gas Bearings. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.387-5.392.
   

   Magnetic Bearings

8. Curwen, P.W.; Rao, D.K.; and Wilson, D.S.: A Feasibility Assessment of Magnetic Bearings for Free-Piston Stirling Space Power Convertors. NASA CR-189135, 1992.
   
9. Curwen, P.W.; Fleming, D.P.; Rao, D.K.; and Wilson, D.S.: Magnetic Bearings for Free-Piston Stirling Engines. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.381-5.386.
   

   Flexures:

10. Erbeznik, R.M.; White, M.A.; Penswick, L.B.; Neely, R.E.; Ritter, D.C.; and Wallace, D.A.: Assessment of 25 kW Free-Piston Stirling Technology Alternatives for Solar Applications. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, 5.237-5.242.
    
11. Corey, J.A. and Yarr, G.A.: Hots to Watts: The FPSE Linear Alternator System Re-Invented. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.289-5.294.
    

    LINEAR ALTERNATORS

    Permanent Magnet Properties:

12. Niedra, J.M. and Overton, E.: 23 to 300 C Demagnetization Resistance of Samarium-Cobalt Permanent Magnets. NASA TP-3119, 1991.
    
13. Niedra, J.M.: M-H Characteristics and Demagnetization Resistance of Samarium-Cobalt Permanent Magnets to 300 C. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.303-5.308.
    

    Linear Alternator Concepts:

14. Corey, J.A. and Yarr, G.A.: Hots to Watts: The FPSE Linear Alternator System Re-Invented. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.289-5.294.
    

    CONTROLS AND LOAD INTERACTIONS

15. Kankam, M.D.; Rauch, J.S.; and Santiago, W.: Dynamic Analysis of Free-Piston Stirling Engine/Linear Alternator-Load System - Experimentally Validated. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.315-5.323.
    
16. Rauch, J.S.; Kankam, M.D.; Santiago, W.; and Madi, F.J.: A Free-Piston Stirling Engine/Linear Alternator Controls and Load Interaction Test Facility. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.309-5.314.
    

    MATERIALS/LIFE ASSESSMENT

    Joining High-Strength Superalloys:

17. Mittendorf, D.L. and Baggenstoss, W.G.: Transient Liquid Phase Diffusion Bonding for Stirling Engine Application. Proceedings of the 25th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-90, Vol. 5, P.A. Nelson, W.W Schertz, and R.H. Till, eds., American Institute of Chemical Engineers, New York, 1990, pp. 231-236.
    
18. Mittendorf, D.L. and Baggenstoss, W.G.: Transient Liquid Phase Diffusion Bonding of Udimet 720 for Stirling Power Convertor Applications. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.393-5.397.
    

    Liquid Metal Effects on Convertor Lifetime:

19. Tower, L.K.: Simple Analysis of Nickel Transport in Heat Pipes of Stirling Engine Power Conversion Systems. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.461-5.466.
    
20. Alger, D.L.: Heat-Pipe Heat Transport System for Stirling Space Power Convertor. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.455-5.459.
    
21. Noble, J.E.; Hickman, G.L.; and Grobstein, T.: Alkali Metal Compatibility Testing of Candidate Heater Head Materials for a Stirling Engine Heat Transport System. Proceedings of the 26th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-91, Vol. 6, D.L. Black, ed., American Nuclear Society, LaGrange Park, IL, 1991, pp. 166-170.
    

    Life Assessment of Stirling Heater Heads:

22. Tong, M.T.; Bartolotta, P.A.; Halford, G.R.; and Freed, A.D.: Stirling Engine - Approach for Long-Term Durability Assessment. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.209-5.214.
    

    HEAT EXCHANGERS

    Regenerator Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer Testing:

23. Wood, J.G.; Miller, E.L.; Gedeon, D.R.; and Koester, G.E.: Description of an Oscillating Flow Pressure Drop Test Rig. NASA TM-100905, 1988.
    
24. Koester, G.; Howell, S.; Wood, G.; Miller, E.; and Gedeon, D.: Oscillating Flow Loss Test Results in Stirling Engine Heat Exchangers. NASA CR-182288, 1990.
    
25. Wood, J.G. and Gedeon, D.: Oscillating-FLow Regenerator Test Rig: Woven Screen and Metal Felt Results. NASA Grant Number NAG3-1269 Status Report, 1992.
    
26. Oldson, J.C.; Knowles, T.R.; and Rauch, J.: Pulsed Single-Blow Regenerator Testing. Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference: IECEC-92, Vol. 5, T. Bland and B. McFadden, eds., Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 5.399-5.403.
    

    HP-1000 Testing (1 kW Free-Piston Stirling with Heat Pipe Heater Head):

27. Schreiber, J.G.: The Design and Fabrication of a Stirling Engine Heat Exchanger Module with an Integral Heat Pipe. NASA TM-101296, 1988.
    
28. Schreiber, J.G.: Initial Characterization of a Modular Heat Exchanger with an Integral Heat Pipe. NASA TM-102097, 1989.
    
29. Skupinski, R.C.; Tower, L.K.; Madi, F.J.; and Brusk, K.D.: Test Results of Stirling Engine Utilizing a Modular Heat Exchanger with an Integral Heat Pipe. NASA TM-105883, 1993.
    

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