Performance and Orientation Independence of Two Production Model Desktop Acoustic‐Stirling Cryocoolers

Two different models (2S102K and 2S132K) of production “desktop” acoustic‐Stirling cryocoolers with a respective nominal capacity of 8 W and 20 W at 77 K have been developed at CFIC/Qdrive. This paper presents data on several elements of the cryocoolers’ operation including: unitary configuration; performance at various orientations; nominal vibration level at cold head; and power consumption.