Comparing Model Classes

Components & Features
Stirling Pulse-Tube Low-T Cooler
Temperature sources
x x x
Thermal solids
x x x
Gas-dynamic components
x x x
Canisters
x x x
Regenerator matrices
x x x
Heat exchanger ducts
x x x
Pistons and cylinders
x x x
Reciprocating masses
x x x
Springs and dampers (linear and nonlinear)
x x x
Motion drivers (constrained, kinematic, electro-magnetic force)
x x x
Flow reversers
x x x
Electromagnetic components
x x x
Pulse-tube with special loss mechanisms
  x x
Orifice and porous flow restrictors
  x x
Check valves
  x x
Time-dependent valves
  x x
DC flow blocking flow restrictors
  x x
Gas-flow pumps
  x x
Adiabatic and pressure-regulated compressors
    x
Flow separator
    x
Evaporator/condenser
    x
Low-temperature tabular equation of state with conversion utility for RefProp fld files
    x