KerrTexas
Super Moderator
I live in an area that is very active with Geo-Thermal processes. The water temperature reaches 104 degrees. This isnt enough to utilize for energy purposes. However, since it is already hot, how difficult would it be to increase the temperature to levels capable of driving a generator.
If solar panels were connected to operate a Tesla coil, would it be possible for the Tesla Coil's discharge to heat the water to the required temperature?
I know that trying to channel a Tesla Coils energy is futile at this time, but if the discharge was applied directly to the hot water pipes, would the energy contain enough to heat up the water beyond 104 degrees?
also, would 104 degrees be enough to perhaps operate a Sterling Engine? Since the design of the Sterling is to work on temperature variations, it seems as though it wouldnt be to difficult to use the Geo-Thermal in combination with surface water from near-by streams.
Any thoughts on this?
If solar panels were connected to operate a Tesla coil, would it be possible for the Tesla Coil's discharge to heat the water to the required temperature?
I know that trying to channel a Tesla Coils energy is futile at this time, but if the discharge was applied directly to the hot water pipes, would the energy contain enough to heat up the water beyond 104 degrees?
also, would 104 degrees be enough to perhaps operate a Sterling Engine? Since the design of the Sterling is to work on temperature variations, it seems as though it wouldnt be to difficult to use the Geo-Thermal in combination with surface water from near-by streams.
Any thoughts on this?