Is Viktor Schauberger's Klimator a Real Invention?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of Viktor Schauberger's Klimator invention, with skepticism expressed regarding its scientific basis. Participants highlight a misunderstanding of thermodynamics, particularly the behavior of hot air and temperature gradients with altitude. It is explained that hot air rises due to lower density from faster-moving molecules, while higher altitudes have fewer air molecules, resulting in lower temperature readings despite potentially higher kinetic energy. The claim that hot air sinks to valleys is dismissed as incorrect. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding basic physical principles in evaluating such inventions.
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Hello! I'd like to know if this http://peswiki.com/index.php/OS:Klimator:Main_Page is physically possible & whether someone on here may of made one.
Thanks
 
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They show a complete lack of understanding of hot air rising and temperature lapse with altitude.
 
Figures. Could you explain why please? :)
 
One way to look at temperature is that it is the kinetic energy of a molecule. Basically, how fast the molecule is moving. When you measure temperature with a thermometer you are actually measuring the average kinetic energy impacting the device. Some molecules will be moving fast some are moving slow.

Bubbles of hot air rise in a house because the fast moving molecules push each other farther apart making the bubble of hot air is less dense (it weighs less so it floats).

When you go up a mountain there is less air.
The molecules can be moving much faster than the hot air molecules in the house (and thus be hotter), but there is less of them. So the average kinetic energy transferred to the thermometer is lower and it will show a colder temperature.

Saying hot air sinks to the valleys is pure nonsense.
 
Ah ha. Thank you very much :) That does make sense
 

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