STIRLING ENGINE PROPOSAL SMART HOME CHALLENGE APRIL 13, 2009 CATHERINE JOSEPH SONJA SAHLSTEN An Energy Independent Smart Home

Stirling Engine Design Alpha designBeta design Source: Definition: closed-cycle regenerative heat engine with working fluid permanently contained within system.

Benefits of Stirling Engine Green  Little or no carbon foot print Quiet Highly Efficient Low Maintenance Requirements Capable of running on many types of heat  Biomass, solar energy, steam, natural gas

The Plan Research Development Construction Test Implementation

Stirling Engine Beginning point for alternative fuel research Cut operating costs Practical Learning for Students  Teamwork  Project Management  Technology development for progressive world Intellectual Property for University

This project will engage students from diverse majors, giving us the opportunity for “real-world” innovation and technology development, implementation, and possible marketing. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” -Walt Disney