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JimmyClovis · 12-10-09, 09:45 PM

Whether or not its possible, changing energy forms 3 times just in generation doesn't seem efficient at all (Thermal to hydrolic, hydrolic to mechanical in the generator, mechanical to electrical). This seems like a electrical generation source of last resort. Better to use thermal energy for thermal loads, mechanical energy for mechanical loads, etc, and reduce losses. The energy available to such a device should suit the end use needs.

Though if its waste heat from solar collectors, free is free, technically efficient or not.

12-10-09, 09:45 PM	#7
JimmyClovis Electrical Renovator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whether or not its possible, changing energy forms 3 times just in generation doesn't seem efficient at all (Thermal to hydrolic, hydrolic to mechanical in the generator, mechanical to electrical). This seems like a electrical generation source of last resort. Better to use thermal energy for thermal loads, mechanical energy for mechanical loads, etc, and reduce losses. The energy available to such a device should suit the end use needs. Though if its waste heat from solar collectors, free is free, technically efficient or not. Last edited by JimmyClovis; 12-10-09 at 09:52 PM.. Reason: I have solar collectors.