>Using a trench with septic drain
field gravel surrounding
a pipeline containing a layer of
anhydrous ammonia on the
bottom (like a sewer line) with
about 250 psig vapor pressure
covered with a transparent material
such as glass or Teflon
at grade level anchored by rock or dirt
on the "berms" between
trenches could power expansion engines
exhausting into
radiative or convective condensing
"fields", with an ammonia
condensate return pump could generate kilowatts to gigawatts
around the
clock at a cost of less than $0.50 per watt on the larger
sized
plants.
In hill country the pipe could have an
annular internal wick
to attain uniform wetting, and counter
vapor flow entrainment.
Sounds like a heat pipe doesn't
it?
Howdy Fred,
Sounds like a 1930 model Kelvinator gas
refrigerator without the icemaker.
An idea like this is not as "magical"
as a 3000 ft "Tower of Drivel"
Just imagine a tower that rises above
the heavens.. the next thing you know our common language will be
"confused".
After the tower has operated for 25
years, it could be brought down with explosives while seats to watch would
sell for $ 500 per, television rights for 2 bil and change.
Fred, The pipeline trench idea just
ain't got no appeal , too plain and practical... never raise the financing..
folks want "pizzazz" when they spend their money.
Richard
