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Where can I find steam engines and /or generators for home use? I?
I hope to create a solar/ steam residential power station. My idea involved fresnel lenses to focus heat on water as well as molten salt for possible overnight use. The salt and water boilers, so to speak, can be made with refractive propertied ceramics, or so I am informed. Any technical advice or a line on generators , steam engine sources would be great.
Reinventing the wheel is never a good idea. A lot of research has gone into solar energy systems. Look what´s on the market right now, and ask yourself why nobody has improved on it.
Steam engines and generators are not efficient, about 30%, nor easy to run or install. You will need a superheated steam boiler, a turbine and a very complicated installation. They require a lot of operation and maintenance.
If you want to store heat for overnight use, the best thing is solar with a very large storage tank.
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How are different AC generators linked in a power grid?
I’ve often wondered this. When you have two or more AC generators (say two different power plants) produce power, it seems like it would be impossible to be sure the two are in phase with each other. So how can the two be linked into a power grid? Is the same technique used when hooking up a home generator (from a wind turbine, for example) to supply the grid?
No. It’s actually rather simple to keep them running synchronously on the power grid. All it takes is a simple phase comparator and a feedback control system to regulate the generator.
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Is there any Solar Powered Generators for home use? If so, what is the product name and from where can u buy?
What is the different between RV generator, mobile generator, home standby generator and portable generator?
I have to distinct between these generator. Do any website provide detail of all type of generator for purpose of study? My main intention is how to differentiate mobile generator from others.
you can purchase solar systems all over the place, they are made by dozens of different companies. however, if you are planning on convering your entire home over to solar you should definitley read more about them as it would require a very large number of cells for the average house. in addition, the setup can be quite complex
Terminology may vary between manufacturers or dealers, but here is how I interpret the differences.
RV generator is mounted internally to the RV. Remote start, feeds power to selected RV circuits only. It is supplied fuel from the vehicle tank. Typically up to about 8kW.
Mobile generator is trailer mounted, can be much higher power, up to several hundred kilowatts. Fuel tank often mounted on the trailer.
Home standby generator is mounted on a concrete pad to the side of the house. Usually automatic start and transfer. Can be propane, natural gas or diesel powered, seldom gasoline. Power level typically up to about 15kW.
Portable generators are usually mounted with wheels for manually moving place to place. Usually gasoline powered, power levels up to about 15kW. Some have electric start. Electrical connection is via an outlet panel mounted to the frame.
I have other generator info on my web page…
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/generator.html