mikedmonds Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Dear Forum, I have found a company in Switzerland who claims to have developed a version of the "Sterling Engine" that uses compressed helium to produce electricity. Supposedly, they are close to a finished product that will "revolutionize energy production". I am not smart enough to analyze the technology, but am interested in it. Do you think this is feasible? Here are some links: http://www.kendersolar.com/index.php/The-solar-technology-of-the-Kender-Engine-Phase-1.html http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:_Kender_Solar_Inc I appreciate any input! Thanks, Mike B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMcC Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) If,and it's a big if, the turbine can generate more electricty than the compressor requires then this energy must be derived from the sun. The generator will have to produce enough power to overcome losses in the system as well as driving the compressor before any useful energy can be extracted. Can it be more efficient than a simple solar panel? I have my doubts. Edited November 25, 2010 by TonyMcC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incendia Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Looks like it would be feasible...then again maybe there is a problem I haven't seen. All it doesn't do anything crazy...looks quite simple actually. Helium convection causes turbine to spin which makes a motor/dynamo work causing the production of usable electricity. Doesn't require much intelligence to analyse...perhaps you should look at your first link again...the diagram is actually quite simple to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane_alien Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 we've actually looked at this one before. it claims to do stuff in contravention the laws of thermodynamics(although goes to some length to hide this). it is a sham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incendia Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 How does it break those laws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 How does it break those laws? To save the job of IA (and others) repeating himself: http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/40713-kender-solar-engine/page__p__494380__hl__kender__fromsearch__1#entry494380 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansont Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 ! Moderator Note Previous thread on this was locked. Advertising is prohibited. That's two strikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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