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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
Gears that withstand 100,000 rpms are not garden variety.
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4
Nothing wrong with solar.
Problem with the always dead on arrival idea of a "turbo alternator" is finding a gear box that is tiny and can accept an input speed of 50,000 to 100,000 RPM.
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Agreed.
And although solar has is own challenges to overcome, it is doable.
But as far as the
turbonator... I'm still keeping the dream alive way back there somewhere just in case I ever come across something new that might make this feasible.
ZerohourGood luck with your project, keep us posted.