Development and test of a stirling pumping unit utilising renewable energy

Objective

S.P.R.Y.
DEVELOPMENT AND TEST OF A
STIRLING PUMPING UNIT UTILIZING RENEWEABLE ENERGY
THE AIM OF THE PROJECT IS THE COMPARATIVE TEST OF A NOVEL SOLAR THERMAL PUMPING UNIT AND A PHOTOVOLTAIC PUMPING SYSTEM. EXPERIENCE AND A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE DATA SET ABOUT THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE STIRLING ENGINE UNDER LABORATORY AND UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS SHALL BE COLLECTED AND CONSCTION IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE OBTAINED. AFTER OPTIMIZATION AND ADAPTATION THE THERMAL PUMPING SYSTEM WILL BE SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM TESTS SYSTEM WILL BE COMPETITIVE WITH A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM MAINLY FOR THE USE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, WITH RESPECT TO ENERGY YIELD, LONG TERM PERFORMANCE AND COST FIGURES.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › energy and fuels › renewable energy › solar energy › solar thermal
• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › energy and fuels › renewable energy › solar energy › photovoltaic

Programme(s)

• FP3-JOULE 2 - Specific research and technological development programme (EEC) in the field of non-nuclear energy, 1990-1994

Topic(s)

• 0304 - Renewable energies for rural electricity, local fuel and water

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF THE FEDERAL ARMED FORCES MUNICH

Address

Werner-heisenberg-weg 39
85577 Neubiberg
Germany

Participants (2)

Thermo Solar Energietechnik

Germany

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Siemensstraße 11
93055 Regensburg

Universidad de Córdoba

Spain

Address

13,alfonso Xiii
14080 Córdoba