Sunpower
The world leader in free-piston Stirling engines and coolers
and in linear compressors
Cooling and Gas Compression Publications
 
 
Reuven Unger, Shlomo Novotny (2002) Description and analysis of applicability of a compact compressor to CPU spot refrigeration with low power consumption, low vibrations, long life, and very low cost.
 
Wood, G.W.,, Unger,R.Z., Lane, N.L. (2000) Description of a design combining recent advances in Stirling engine and free-piston compressor development into an efficient fuel-fired heat pump.
 
Unger, Reuven Z.(1999) Small linear compressor designed for integration into refrigerators for the European market.
 
Unger, Reuven Z. (1998) Examples of free-piston (linear) compressor designs with divergent applications.
 
Unger, R.Z., van der Walt, N.R. (1996) Test results of linear compressors for refrigeration, and projections for their performance as high-efficiency air conditioners.
 
Berchowitz, D.M. (1996) Application of solar powered refrigerator for off-grid operation, and development and test results of working hardware.
 
Lane, N.W., Beale, W.T. (1996) Design and performance of free-piston Stirling engine-alternators particularly suited for use as natural gas fired micro-cogen and cooling devices.
 
Redlich, R., Unger, R., van der Walt, N. (1996) Linear motor configurations, potential applicability to linear compressors, and practical considerations are discussed.
 
Berchowitz, D.M., Kiikka, D.E., Mennink, B.D. (1996) Preliminary investigation into Stirling coolers (FPSC) integrated with well-insulated cabinets.
 
Berchowitz, D.M.; Kiikka, D.; Mennink, B.D. (1995) Discussion of the potential of Stirling cycle cooled vacuum super insulated (VSI) fridges.
 
Global Cooling BV, Sunpower Inc., Greenpeace (1995) Comparison of Stirling cycle cooling systems and the Rankine compressor cooling systems. Overview of the characteristics of the free-piston Stirling cycle cooling system and the development of a Stirling refrigerator prototype.
 
(1994) Developmental stages to a commercially viable compressor.
 
Mennink, B.D.; Berchowitz, D. (1994) Performance of a free-piston Stirling cooler and a super insulated fridge specifically designed for high efficiency domestic refrigeration.
 
McDonald K.; Berchowitz, D.; Rosenfeld, J.; Lindemuth J. (1994) Design and development of an Orbiter Refrigerator/Freezer based on a Stirling cycle cooler (SOR/F).
 
Berchowitz, D.M.; Bessler, W.F. (1993) Development of free-piston Stirling coolers continues, with some notable achievements.
 
Chen, G.; Beale, W.T. (1993) Performance and economic study of duplex free-piston Stirling system for residential air conditioning and heating.
 
Berchowitz, D.B. (1993) Efficiency comparison of conventional compressor, free-piston compressors, and Stirling coolers.
 
Chen, G.; McEntee, J. (1993) Analytical models and experimental results.
 
Berchowitz, D.M. (1992) Linear analysis of dynamics of Sunpower non-Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) cryocooler and coolers and how dynamics affect machine designs.
 
van der Walt, N.R., Unger; R (1992) Development of a replacement linear compressor for domestic refrigeration.
 
Berchowitz, D.M. (1992) Investigation of Stirling cycle coolers at temperatures higher than cryogenic ranges.
 
Chen, G.; McEntee, J.; Shonder, J. (1992) Dynamic modelling of a free-piston Stirling engine-driven compressor. 
 
Chen, G., McEntee, J. (1991) Effect of compressor, starter and gas springs on performance of a Stirling engine/compressor system.
 
Fabien, M.J. (1991) Analysis of free-piston Stirling machines for domestic refrigeration and comparison over various temperature and input ranges.
 
Berchowitz, D.M., Unger, R. (1991) Performance of a Stirling cycle cooler replacement for Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) machines.
 
Berchowitz, D.M., Shonder, J. (1991) Duplex Stirling machines investigated and compared to current Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) coolers.
 
Chen, G (1989) Description of a Stirling engine-driven heat pump which transfers engine power to a compressor via a magnetic coupling.
 
Chen, G., Beale, W.T. (1989) Analysis of system performance of a gas-fired heat pump.
 
G.Chen, W.T. Beale (1988) Preliminary results for a magnetically linked free-piston Stirling engine.
 
Chen, G., Redlich, R., Shade, D. (1988) Investigation results of a magnetic coupling intended for use with a free-piston Stirling engine driven heat pump.
 
Penswick, L.B., Urieli, I. (1983) Review of Sunpower's duplex technology-a Stirling engine driving a Stirling cycle heat pump.
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