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I'm looking for the original findings from the FORD/NASA partnership
about the P-40 engine they developed. Does anyone know where I can
find anything on this? I'd like to run a Genetic Algorithm to
maximize engine efficiency for the P-40 but need the orginal design
data.

-kelsey

I do not have direct informations on the FORD/NASA Stirling engine. There is a web page named "Adams Place" which may be of some help at:

Look for NASA links about mid page. Please post reference when and if you find the original date/source.

I've found a beginning. I imagine the actual report (full text) is available at some library. Here's what the GRC offer's up.

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/tmsb/Stirling/doc/ase.html

I'll keep looking. I'm not finished with my project yet!

Here's the final report listing. If anyone finds anything further I'd really appreciate it.

http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.asp? ... DB=GRAHIST #or# initiate the search at the NTIS using "Stirling" and "automotive"

-kelsey

Hi,

I think what you are looking for is here..

mac6.ma.psu.edu/Stirling/reports/19970012689_1997021349.pdf

The document is 170 plus pages long and quickly scanning the first few pages it seems to be what you are seeking.

Good luck

daveGood