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Undergrad Otto cycle exhaust heat rejection
Thank you Andrew and Russ. Not in an engineering course actually, but the numbers do drive me crazy. I am working on a co-gen project for an off grid home I am planning on building. The 12.5KW air cooled natural gas generator is pilot (cheap test subject) for a much nicer 10KW water cooled...- forrestkk
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Undergrad Otto cycle exhaust heat rejection
Thank you for the reply. I will try to look for the efficiency of the engine; however, none of the literature I have gives my that number. I know it is rated at 42.5 BHP (31.71 KW) at 2700 RPM and when used for power generation it runs at 1800 RPM making 30.5 BHP (22.76 KW). Putting a little...- forrestkk
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Undergrad Otto cycle exhaust heat rejection
Hello All! I am new to the forum and need help. I have looked at multiple sites an looked at 328 threads titles and about 20 actual threads today to find the info I was looking for...no luck. Here is my question: I have a 12.5KW natural gas generator and want to know much heat and I can...- forrestkk
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