[Stoves] Heat-pipes/thermal-diodes

David G. LeVine dlevine at speakeasy.net
Thu Jan 30 11:57:11 CST 2014


On 01/29/2014 12:36 PM, Ronal W. Larson wrote:
> This is to ask if anyone has been trying this out with biomass cook 
> stoves.  What working "fluid" is appropriate  (maybe lead)?  A high 
> temperature oil? Note this could also be very appropriate for ovens, 
> where we mostly want no smoke.

Lead would be bad (and toxic!)

A non-charring, non-polymerizing oil might work, but would be expensive.

Water is the #1 choice, but remember, the heat pipes must be evacuated 
and sealed, making it difficult to do in a third world environment.

Dave  8{)
-- 

"A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the 
advice."

Bill Cosby
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