Which mechanism limits work extraction because the Stirling engine's regenerator has finite thermal mass?

💡 Explanation

Limited regenerator thermal mass means that the Stirling engine can't fully achieve isothermal compression/expansion due to incomplete heat exchange. The mechanism is ultimately poor Isothermal Heat Transfer, therefore less work is extracted, rather than friction or geometry limiting power.

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