[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{)
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"A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the
advice."
Bill Cosby
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