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Posted by john on August 12, 2008, 1:52 pm
"XR650L_Dave" <
>> those chips that can make electricity from heat differential....
>>
>> would it not be "kool" to slap a bunch of them on a dirt bike to power
>> the
>> lights & other stuff...
>>
>> john
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> Probably the toughest part (other than the small degree of output,
> heh) would be keeping the 'cold' side sufficiently cool.
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> You can get, what, 5-10% efficiency out of something like that?
>
> If they make 'em that can take the temps, lining the exhaust pipe
> would give the best performance I'd guess.
>
> Dave
5% i think is "current" technology
it could be better since last time i looked.
i was thinking on the radiator & cylinder head might involve less collisions
since average engine only get 1/3 energy to the wheels.. capturing wasted
energy might be fun, then again my mind wanders.
Johnny "lightning" <known to hit random trees with a loud bang>
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