Cal Poly, Solar Thermal Electric Generator - Project Update: 4-20-09

[corymax10]

the steam wheel didnt turn? this big deal all for nothing? what you calculated the 200W by paper but not by actually developing the power? whoever your financer was lost money. you needed to capture the steam release from that pipe. fully enclosing the transfer is the answer???? hello

[CaptScruffywhiskers]

That was interesting guys,I must admit I'm curious to know why the recip engine and not a turbine.Auto salvage yards are a good source of turbo chargers.HP steam is more efficient and there are less moving parts.....Cheers!

[Georgieporgie1]

I think these kids are doing an experiment on music mixed with drugs from the Santa Cruz area

[soulsearcher009]

Extremely nice execution. It would be nice to see some real innovation however. Trough collectors and sterling engines could certainly be improved on. It's all about the money, I know. As for the friendly competition, go Mustangs eh. :)

[GeoffdeRuiter]

I would love to start a friendly competition with your University and mine (University of Victoria, BC) to see who could make the best producing and low cost system available for a small scale application! I have loved watching your progress and can't wait to see what kind of output you generate :)

[jonplaya13]

We're so close! Thanks for posting the vid lil' Wiz