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Which consequence results when the heat exchanger fins fail within a Sterling engine?

A)Reduced thermal energy transfer rate
B)Increased fuel consumption drastically appears
C)Elevated rotational speed uncontrollably happens
D)Decreased engine vibration arbitrarily occurs

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In the regenerator, when fins degrade, thermal contact decreases and therefore the thermal energy extraction from working fluid diminishes via reduced conductive Heat Transfer, decreasing delivered energy rather than combustion or altered system dynamics in other locations.

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