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Pythagorean
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I don't pay my electricity bill so if I build a sterling engine going out into the -40 degree weather...
ZapperZ said:It may still end that way...
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moose said:I'm waiting for the
"You may actually be onto something!" post... :uhh:
Well, folks at NASA's Glenn Research Center have designed and built Stirling engines and generating systems with linear induction generators. But one still needs a heat source.Pythagorean said:I don't pay my electricity bill so if I build a sterling engine going out into the -40 degree weather...
A Sterling engine is a type of heat engine that operates by cyclic compression and expansion of air or other gas at different temperature levels. It works by using the temperature difference between hot and cold reservoirs to move a piston, which in turn powers the engine. The hot reservoir is typically heated by an external heat source, while the cold reservoir is cooled by an external energy sink, such as air or water.
In traditional Sterling engines, the hot reservoir is usually heated by burning fossil fuels or through solar energy. "Freezing Cold Energy" refers to the use of cold temperatures, such as those found in the Arctic or Antarctica, as the cold reservoir in a Sterling engine. This allows for the engine to operate without the need for external fuels or energy sources, making it more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
"Freezing Cold Energy" Sterling engines have the potential to be used in a variety of applications, including powering remote or off-grid communities in cold climates, providing electricity for research stations in the polar regions, and even powering vehicles or spacecraft in extreme environments.
One of the main challenges in building a "Freezing Cold Energy" Sterling engine is finding materials and components that can withstand the extreme cold temperatures without breaking or malfunctioning. Another challenge is designing the engine to be efficient and reliable in such harsh conditions.
While there have been some experimental prototypes and small-scale demonstrations of "Freezing Cold Energy" Sterling engines, there are currently no large-scale commercial examples. However, with the increasing focus on renewable and sustainable energy sources, it is likely that we will see more developments in this technology in the near future.