Max Heat Output of a Frenette Heater

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The discussion centers on the functionality and efficiency of a Frenette heater, which operates on the principle of kinetic friction. It is established that such heaters can achieve 100% efficiency in converting kinetic friction energy into heat, similar to other electric heaters. Common examples include fans, circulation pumps, and kitchen blenders. The conversation also dismisses misconceptions related to perpetual motion machines, clarifying that the Frenette heater is simply a friction-based heating device.

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  • Understanding of kinetic friction and energy conversion
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This discussion is beneficial for engineers, physicists, and anyone interested in the mechanics of heating devices, particularly those exploring the efficiency of friction-based heating systems.

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I Was wondering how a frenette heater works?
By frenette I mean the one that works thanks to friction.
What would be the maximum heat produced assuming that we take The most ideal situation.
Thanks a lot.
 
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A heater that works by friction is a way to describe any device that generates kinetic friction. All kinetic friction energy becomes heat, so such a device, driven by electricity, would be exactly 100% efficient, like any other electric heater. Common examples of "friction heaters" include fans, circulation pumps, mechanical only stationary bikes and kitchen blenders.

However, I googled "Frenette heater" and I got silly claims of a perpetual motion machine, with a description that is simply a heater that works by friction as I described above. Nothing to see here and we don't discuss perpetual motion machine claims here. Thread locked.
 

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