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Listeroid Engines / Real life test values, Diesel to electricity and heat
« on: December 23, 2006, 06:05:45 PM »
Finally the first tests done. Nothing theoretical at all, this is real life values!
Testing is knowingÂ
More tests will be made over the coming weeks (two weeks of christmas vacationÂ
).
Summary:
Electrical output: 5kW
Thermal output: 3 kW (output temp from het exchanger: 47 degrees C, 120F)
Setup:
JKSON 10/1.
Thermostat 85 degrees C (190F).
STC 7,5 genhead.
Engine speed: Approx 650 rpm.
Thermosiphon heat exchanger.
Techem water energy meter (temp in / out, flow, energy). Typically used when charging for hot water use in apartments.
Ambient temperature at testing: ~5 C (40F).
Electrical load: ~ 5 kW (+ / - 10%)
Cooling water flow in heat exchanger: 77 liter (20 gallons) per hour.
Inlet cooling water temp: 10 C (50F).
Outlet cooling water temp: 47 C (120F)
Thermal energy transferred from the engine to the cooling water (exhanger cooling water): ~3 kW.
Time from startup to "steady state" (readings): Approx 35 minutes.
To be tested next time:
Fuel consumption, precise electrical load, output at various cooling water temps.
Pictures will be posted later.
Testing is knowingÂ
More tests will be made over the coming weeks (two weeks of christmas vacationÂ
).Summary:
Electrical output: 5kW
Thermal output: 3 kW (output temp from het exchanger: 47 degrees C, 120F)
Setup:
JKSON 10/1.
Thermostat 85 degrees C (190F).
STC 7,5 genhead.
Engine speed: Approx 650 rpm.
Thermosiphon heat exchanger.
Techem water energy meter (temp in / out, flow, energy). Typically used when charging for hot water use in apartments.
Ambient temperature at testing: ~5 C (40F).
Electrical load: ~ 5 kW (+ / - 10%)
Cooling water flow in heat exchanger: 77 liter (20 gallons) per hour.
Inlet cooling water temp: 10 C (50F).
Outlet cooling water temp: 47 C (120F)
Thermal energy transferred from the engine to the cooling water (exhanger cooling water): ~3 kW.
Time from startup to "steady state" (readings): Approx 35 minutes.
To be tested next time:
Fuel consumption, precise electrical load, output at various cooling water temps.
Pictures will be posted later.
