This is the design for the Supersonic Inline Pulsometer. The Mk2 is powered by an AC induction heater to provide a safe test bed platform for analysing system component efficiency. There are many other Mk's providing modular adaptability for utilising any fuel capable of providing a heat source. Please read these links and understand how electrical power and heat is generated: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_heat_and_powerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_enginehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_pumphttp://www.baxi.co.uk/products/2137/A static head of steam pressure can be generated by heating water in a confined space, this gas pressure is capable of doing work. When released through a piston chamber dump valve Power is maximised due to Time = 0 principles. The resultant fluid pressure wave can be shaped via a De Laval nozzle to reach supersonic speeds, creating a shockwave laminar flow. The air layer is compressed, releasing it's stored energy to the environment and also acts as an insulating layer preventing the steam from condensing. Water is driven out through the outlet, and when the steam reaches the mixer a turbulent flow develops, condensing the steam as it contacts the water and gives up it's latent heat which is transferred. A relative negative pressure vacuum develops, air and water are drawn into the chamber under atmospheric pressure and the system resets for the next cycle. The system is completely self governed using pressure differentials, no electronics whatsoever. The pumped water is stored in the gravitational field creating a gravitational potential, this potential can be exploited via a flow control valve which feeds a nozzle assembly. The resultant water jet spins a Turgo turbine which powers a permanent magnet alternator. Electricity is now being generated with the frequency determined by the RPM of the generator. A 50/60 Hz frequency being required to run standard household electronic devices, alternatively a DC output to a battery bank can run via an inverter to provide AC. The thermal energy in the water flow can be extracted via a heat exchanger, providing low grade heat for water (via a thermal store) and space heating (via a heat exchanger plate to your existing central heating radiator system). Electricity supply, central heating and hot water are now provided for your home. Water distillation is also catered for creating a potable water supply that can be drunk to sustain life. As the system is multi fuel capable you can unplug form the electricity grid, unplug from the gas grid and become completely independent, alternatively you can generate electricity and then feed it back into the grid for an income. The Turbine and PMA both operate at approximately 90% efficiency, and due to the characteristics of the air heat pump a thermal COP > 1 is achievable. If the Pulsometer can operate at 90% efficiency which I fully expect due to the design consideration for maximising Power and shaping the pressure wave, we are looking at a total system efficiency of 90%. Have Fun! Rob  P.S. This thread is in The Buzz section and is for members eyes only. The other thread in the Heat to Electrical Power Conversion section is public and can be viewed by Guests.
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