Dynamic Thermal Energy Conversion
Research and design of power conversion solutions for use in aerospace applications.
Thermal Energy Conversion Technology includes the design, analysis and testing of:
- Stirling convertors
- Thermoacoustic convertors
- Heat pipes
- Controllers
- Linear alternators
- Non-contact bearings
- Stirling Thermodynamic cycle analysis
- CFD analysis of Stirling machines
- Measurement of magnetic properties of both permanent and soft magnetic materials
- Radioisotope power system design and analysis
- Closed Brayton Convertors
- Electric aircraft powertrain development and testing