Micro CoGen.

State College, central PA


Is it possible to get this date published in a map format or spreadsheet. It would be nice to see other members in person when one is in the area.

Solar array 8 KW grid tie with 800Ah battery back up, GM90  CHP direct 120VAC and with 48VDC gridtie *87% eff. WVO, coal , wood . Evac tube solar domestic water heating

Working on small CHP ( R170 with DC grid tie)

J

I think the temperature should be fairly constant at . The hopper cooling  works with evaporating water. The temperature should be only depending on the air pressure or height. Since you are at sea level I do not think it is an issue. With your setup the the water condenses again because of the cold sea water and falls back into the hopper.  The issue that would make it stop working is if you have to much water ( coolant) in the hopper so that it is in direct contact with the sea water heat exchanger. Most likely the engine would not be able to reach a proper temperature.

Good luck.
J