In reply to David Roberson's message of Sun, 5 Feb 2012 23:28:24 -0500 (EST): Hi,
I agree that an effective radiator would be ideal, however at least initially a combination of partial venting and partial radiation may be needed. > >It seems logical that operators of vehicles that use LENR devices for power >would need a radiator to condense the steam back into water. The efficiency >of the system is better with the low pressures achieved by condensing the >steam and not many would want to have to refill the coolant as often as would >be required to go long distances. Also, if coolants other than water are >used, it would be difficult to release them into the atmosphere. > >A closed water system appears ideal and the LENR device could be running in >idle when the vehicle is not in use to keep the water from freezing during >cold periods since the cost of doing so would be negligible. > >Dave > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: mixent <[email protected]> >To: vortex-l <[email protected]> >Sent: Sun, Feb 5, 2012 8:48 pm >Subject: Re: [Vo]:Idea: Using Stirling/turbine for car LENR Hybrid > > >In reply to Alain Sepeda's message of Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:39:01 +0100: >i, >snip] >for me it seems turbines are preferred, but the problem of radiators stay >I considered the option of not using a radiator at all, and just dumping the >pent steam into the environment. A quick back of the envelope calculation >eveals a (very rough) amount of water usage of 20 L / hr, which is not too much >o carry on board. A 40 L "gas tank" would hold enough water for about 2 hours, >fter which it would need to be refilled with a garden hose. Any radiator used >ould extend this. >This assumes a high temp. of 400 ºC, and a Carnot efficiency of 57%). >egards, >Robin van Spaandonk >http://rvanspaa.freehostia.com/project.html Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://rvanspaa.freehostia.com/project.html
