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Old 02-20-2015, 05:14 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I imagine we might see some microturbines and micro-generators with a fixed power output and much better efficiency (esp with cogen) i.e. ~%60 fuel to electric. I don't know if this is gonna make it into production. As an aside, it is hard to get %93 mechanical to electrical efficiency in a hydraulic pump at 800,000 rpm

https://www.academia.edu/5905748/MIC...RO_GAS_TURBINE
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