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by bhamner
Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:29 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Here's why we NEED a 10W Stirling generator!
Replies: 8
Views: 14650

Re: Here's why we NEED a 10W Stirling generator!

I know there are other ways to tap an open fire for power, using a fuel cell eg VOTO or HALO charger or a thermoelectric circuit eg Powerpot. These have pros and cons too. For example Powerpot needs steady supply of cold water being raised to boil, and in many places they don't cook that way so won'...
by bhamner
Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Here's why we NEED a 10W Stirling generator!
Replies: 8
Views: 14650

Here's why we NEED a 10W Stirling generator!

The world is fast converting to USB power for phones, and now LED lamps plug into USB and can light a room for hours. USB powers communications, office and education (on tablet PCs), lighting, even water filtering with UV light. So what? Think about this information from the World Bank: There are mo...
by bhamner
Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: New Members PLEASE read! - OR, having problems registering, being deactivated
Replies: 516
Views: 678305

Re: "Hi" We are new here!

Hello all. I live in Seattle and have worked internationally for many years. I am very interested in stirling engines that can be powered by a wood fire somehow. About 2 billion people use open wood fires to cook every day. That is so much waste heat! I am researching 20W engines that can drive smal...