Refrigerants

[Danny Barrett]

Thermocouple... Hmmm... I dunno. How much energy can you get from one? It
seems to me as if we're heading toward trying to get rid of the generator
alltogether, and using something completely different to run the cars
electrics. It wouldn't be a bad idea if it can be made to work... There
wouldn't be the energy loss from turning a gen, and otherwise wasted exhaust
heat goes to a good use. I like the idea. Anyone know much about
thermocouples, etc??? On the other hand, it might be possible to run a steam
turbine (a small one) from the exhaust heat (like turbine power plants do),
and drive the gen, A/C, P/S, oil pump, water pump, etc from it...

Danny Barrett.


>if you could get a large enough thermo couple you could use it to generate
>enough power by removing waste heat from the ex
>then use and electric waterpump, amd maybe even electric PS pump
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>> I have always wanted to use surplus exhaust heat to run a 
>> power unit that would crank the alternator, a/c and power 
>> steering.  The unit can be mounted remotely from the engine 
>> and located where the weight and volume can be best 
>> accomodated.  Without those accessories the engine 
>> will be slim and trim.  There would likely be a surplus 
>> of electric power available so even the water pump can be 
>> electric.  Good idea
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