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Genuine question: if we wrap an IC engine with a heat sink that captures the excess heat for re-use, what do we get? And is overall more or less efficient than
by hrjet 12y ago
Genuine question: if we wrap an IC engine with a heat sink that captures the excess heat for re-use, what do we get? And is overall more or less efficient than using the sterling engine in article?
- bryanlarsen 12y agoYes. It's less efficient, but not significantly so. The term you want to punch into Google for more information is "micro CHP" (combined heat & power).