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Old 07-01-2010, 09:29 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Alright fellas, back on topic here.
Wait, what? How is the stirling engine not on topic. The video I posted clearly shows a stirling engine receiving roughly the same amount of heat seen in exhaust systems cranking away with enough steady momentum to drive an alternator. No steam or water required, just heat and some occasional lubrication. The upfront cost of a steam tubrine right-sized and shaped appropriately will probably cost similar to an appropriate stirling engine. Did I miss out on some previous discussion here about this that debunked the stirling idea?
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