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[one_raven]

Is there a way to get power from difference in temperature in a conductive rod?
If you have a metal pole with one end that is 70°F, and the other end is say, 30°F, is that of any use in generating any electrical current or other form of usable energy?

 

[deicider]

whats with the thread's name?

Can u imagine any ways?i suppose u do ,since u posted it.

 

[draqon]

thermodynamics-wise yes...however that temperature difference is kind of low...whatever this is has to have an exceptional efficiency.

 

[Fraggle Rocker]

whats with the thread's name?

"Delta" "degrees" = difference in temperature.

What's with your name? A person who kills gods?

 

[leopold]

Is there a way to get power from difference in temperature in a conductive rod?
If you have a metal pole with one end that is 70°F, and the other end is say, 30°F, is that of any use in generating any electrical current or other form of usable energy?

yes.
what you have described is a temperature transducer.
http://www.answers.com/topic/temperature-transducer

the power output of such a transducer is very, very low.

 

[one_raven]

Can u imagine any ways?i suppose u do ,since u posted it.

No I couldn't, that's why I asked.

Thanks, leopold99. I will check out the link.