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Can I do heat recovery from the engine to make hot water?

April 26, 2017engine heat hot recovery water

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Can I do heat recovery from the engine to make hot water?

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The heat energy loss into the engine coolant is approximately equal to the fuel energy consumed to produce the electrical output. At best you might recover 20% of the heat energy. With a small generator it is not practical considering the cost of equipment.