Recover energy from unique temperature

In summary, the conversation discusses the potential for using a simple cycle to recover energy from a unique temperature. The speakers consider the possibility of using limited friction and small speeds to increase efficiency, as well as the idea of using an object inside the cylinder to maintain constant kinetic energy. However, they also acknowledge that any setup must abide by the laws of energy conservation and the second law of thermodynamics. The conversation also delves into the concept of center of gravity and the effects of changing velocity and pressure on a rotating system.
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Why is not possible to use this simple cycle for recover energy from unique temperature ?

1/ (first drawing) For limited friction I think it's possible to put outside pressure of 10 nPa. The speed velocity of the cylinder is constant, I think it's possible to use small speed like 20 m/s but bigger is the speed bigger is the efficiency. The cylinder has a gas inside. If velocity is constant, this need rotational speed is changing in time but like that it's possible to prevent problem for lost kinetics energy when radius change and problem with frictions. The goal when cylinder rotating is to keep constant the kinetics energy of gas, velocity is constant not rotational speed.

2/ (Second drawing) Or for not change kinetics energy of gas, put inside cylinder an object when pressure is low at bottom. When cylinder move in translation, move out red object and recover energy.
 

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The (partial) separation of the gas and/or lifting of the cylinder slows the belt.

You cannot violate energy conservation or the second law of thermodynamics with any setup, unless you discover completely new laws of physics (which will not happen in those concepts).
 
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The (partial) separation of the gas and/or lifting of the cylinder slows the belt.
so the kinetics energy of cylinder slow down, this lost of energy is in energy of the pressure of gas, is that ?
 
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You add some energy to get a pressure difference, right.
 
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So in this case we can change velocity in pressure. Imagine a system like drawing, a solid move in translation at V1, a cylinder with gas inside move in translation at -V2, V2>V1. If after turn some degrees, V2 slow down to V1, we can turn the system around a circle. But the center of gravity has seen V1 and V2 at start not two same velocity, how does it work for compensate all ?
 

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I don't understand your setup and your question.
 
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I'm interesting about the center of gravity. The radius of gas increase in the cylinder so the centripetal forces decrease (mv²/r), the speed of cylinder decrease too, the energy is converted to pressure, so the centripetal forces decrease too. In this case, how the center of gravity don't move even a unique cylinder ?

The setup is to move to the left one solid (masse m) at V1 speed same density of gas and same repartition of density when cylinder is rotating, move to the right one cylinder with gas inside (masse m) at V2 speed. While cylinder and solid move the center of gravity don't change. Until cylinder and solid turn, in a standard setup V1=V2 at start and after, here V2>V1 at start but when rotating V1=V2.
 
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No, my problem is much more basic:
What happens in the setup? Do the moving parts, after reaching the circle, somehow stick to it? Is that circle a rotating disk, with a fixed center, or completely fixed, or whatever?

If that disk is fixed to some point, you can get forces on this anchor, accelerating or moving the center of mass of your system.

The radius of gas increase in the cylinder so the centripetal forces decrease (mv²/r)
mω^2r
Without a quantitative analysis of the velocity, you cannot tell.
 
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yes, the circle is fixed at its center only, an arm keep cylinder when it pass near it. The circle can turn freely.
 

What is "Recover energy from unique temperature"?

"Recover energy from unique temperature" is a process that involves harnessing energy from temperature differences between two sources. This energy can then be converted into usable electricity or heat.

How does the process of recovering energy from unique temperature work?

The process typically involves using a device called a thermoelectric generator, which contains two different types of semiconductors. When there is a temperature difference between the two semiconductors, it creates an electric current that can be used to power devices or stored in batteries.

What are some potential sources of unique temperature differences?

There are several potential sources of unique temperature differences that can be used to recover energy. These include waste heat from industrial processes or power plants, temperature differences in the ocean or in the ground, and temperature differences between day and night in certain environments.

What are the advantages of recovering energy from unique temperature?

Recovering energy from unique temperature has several advantages. It is a renewable and sustainable energy source, as temperature differences between sources will always exist. It is also a clean energy source, producing no emissions or pollution. Additionally, it can be used in remote or off-grid locations where traditional energy sources may not be available.

Are there any limitations or challenges associated with recovering energy from unique temperature?

There are some limitations and challenges associated with this process. One limitation is that the efficiency of thermoelectric generators is currently relatively low, so more research and development is needed to improve efficiency. Additionally, the initial cost of setting up a system for recovering energy from unique temperature may be high. Finally, access to suitable temperature differences may also be a challenge in some locations.

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