Abstract
The utilization of the energy for local power application will benefit the society of Indonesia, especially those who live in remote area far from the national energy supply chain. Stirling engine, capable of utilizing multiple renewable energy fuels, is a promising prime mover for mechanical and electrical power generation. Since August 2016, performance tests of small-size Stirling Engine Cogeneration Technology (SECOTEC) demonstrator with a wood-fueled rocket stove have been in progress, as a joint research project of Teikyo University (TU) and Institute Technology of Bandung (ITB). Described herein are some of research achievements available from experiment and simulation analysis, on characteristics of thermal input to Stirling engine heater head integrated with a bamboo-fired rocket stove, yielding high heat release rates and large stack-draft force.
