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Hi
What is most efficient way to convert mechanical energy into heat?
What is most efficient way to convert mechanical energy into heat?
ciurio said:Hi
What is most efficient way to convert mechanical energy into heat?
Exactly. Converting work to heat is relatively easy and conservation of energy says that all the mechanical energy must be converted to some other form so unless that energy is being stored as kinetic energy, potential energy or some other form that DOESN'T create heat, it's all going to be heat. For example, expanders used in industry (ie: to remove work energy from a fluid stream) convert that work to heat using either hydraulic resistance or electrical resistance. Same for engine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamometer#Types_of_absorption.2Fdriver_units".russ_watters said:virtually any way you do it will be 100% efficient.
Q_Goest said:Exactly. Converting work to heat is relatively easy and conservation of energy says that all the mechanical energy must be converted to some other form so unless that energy is being stored as kinetic energy, potential energy or some other form that DOESN'T create heat, it's all going to be heat. For example, expanders used in industry (ie: to remove work energy from a fluid stream) convert that work to heat using either hydraulic resistance or electrical resistance. Same for engine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamometer#Types_of_absorption.2Fdriver_units".
94yashwanth said:if we want to generate heat from some pulley system how can we do that?
Travis_King said:Light it on fire
But seriously, unless you have combustion or other chemical reactions, you will have to rely on friction to make your heat. That's easy enough to do.
94yashwanth said:and how to generate heat from that...i know that's easy but according to my project i need to plan out which would be suitable so kindly pls list out all the possible ways plsssss...
Danger said:Dude... unless you have access to national level multibillion dollar laboratory facilities, your only hope is friction. How to want to generate that is up to you. Something akin to automotive brake pads might be worth looking at as a starting point.
brewnog said:How about using your pulley to drive a tilt hammer, driving a reciprocating air compressor, and squishing that air through an orifice, then using that compressed air to drive a little air turbine, connect that to a generator, and connect that to a set of heating elements. That would make some heat.
iaing94 said:Is the pulley allowed to drive another device?
Mechanical energy refers to the energy possessed by an object due to its motion or position. This energy can be converted into heat through various processes such as friction, compression, and conduction.
Efficient conversion of mechanical energy into heat is important because it allows for the conservation of energy and reduces waste. It also plays a significant role in various industrial processes and energy production.
The efficiency of converting mechanical energy into heat can be affected by factors such as the type of material used, the amount of friction present, and the design of the conversion system. Other external factors like temperature and pressure can also impact efficiency.
Some common methods for converting mechanical energy into heat include rubbing or sliding friction, compressing a gas or liquid, and passing an electric current through a resistor. Other methods include using heat engines, thermoelectric devices, and heat pumps.
The efficiency of converting mechanical energy into heat can be improved through various means such as using materials with low friction coefficients, designing systems with less energy loss, and utilizing heat exchangers to transfer heat more efficiently. Additionally, advancements in technology and research can also lead to more efficient methods of conversion.