A computational fluid dynamics study on the heat transfer characteristics of the working cycle of a β-type Stirling engine

•An in-house CFD code has been developed to simulate a β-type Stirling engine.•Temperature distribution is highly non-uniform across the engine volume.•Impingement is the major heat transfer mechanism in the engine.•The motions of displace and power piston are also important for heat transfer. A com...

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