I've invented a 100% efficient combustion engine (aussie.zone)

submitted 9 months ago by 18107@aussie.zone to c/science_memes@mander.xyz

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I use it to heat my house.

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[-] someguy3@lemmy.world 9 points 9 months ago

Furnace.

[-] Hello_there@kbin.social 3 points 9 months ago

But even a furnace/fireplace is subject to incomplete combustion, where some portion of the wood is transformed into byproducts that rob some of the energy of the fire. There's actually a big difference in the amount of energy you can get out of a fire, depending on the type of stove that's used.
That's some of what NGOs have tried to do for developing countries - find cheap and easily produceabke stove designs that can reduce the amount of wood needed and improve air quality in the home.