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INTRODUCTION
TDSP provides MEC Starter Kits that make the first-time integration of a Stirling Engine
in a
customer’s
Application quite easy. A Starter Kit consists of a Stirling Engine, a
Controls Box, and several other parts, as indicated on the provided quotation
document. The Control Box is prewired to connect to the Engine and its provided
internal and externally mounted sensors. This document provides information on
connecting the Box to a heating system with a Stirling Engine. Also, information about
how to run, control and troubleshoot such a system, is provided.
TDSP can provide Stirling Engines with the following Engine-head variants:
Figure 2.1 Available Engine-head-type options
The Biomass and Solar Engines weigh around 60 kg, and around 70kg when packaged
and should be lifted and handled in accordance with any local handling requirements.
A Gas Engine weighs 10kg less.
Ceramic collar: to prevent excessive heat loss from the burner it is necessary to
provide thermal insulation between the heated area and the burner seal plate. This
function is provided by the ceramic collars that are mounted on all MEC Stirling
Engines.
CAUTION
: Once the engine has been fired, the ceramic collars are potentially
hazardous. See the Engine manual PS-V1-01 for details.
Round Biomass
Head
Bullet Biomass
Head
Diamond
Biomass Head
Solar Head
Finned Gas
Head