Recent content by FarmerFred

Yes I did, they were one of the first, because I call out transformers with mineral oil and it was still really expensive. Of course I need 10,000 gallons, maybe I'm just being too cheap. I was thinking of water with something that would raise the steam or boiling point. You mention 25 PSIA, my...

Yes, you are correct, but this is a system I am building myself using an organic rankine engine generator. This will be a lower capital, lower tech and lower temperature system. The organic rankine engine uses a refigerant that can operate at temps from 170 to 240 degrees F rather than a steam...

I am looking for a inexpensive heat tranfer liquid to use in my solar trough power plant. It should be good up to 300 degree C or 572 degree F with a minimal expansion.

I am working on a solar trough power plant to power my farm and greenhouses.