• Bonsoir@lemmy.ca
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      10 months ago

      How does one recuperate the energy from a candle to transform it to something useful? Also, would it’s output be enough to power anything meaningful in a reasonable time anyway?

      • I_am_10_squirrels@beehaw.org
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        10 months ago

        According to this a burning candle releases about 80 watts.

        It could operate a Sterling engine .

        Assuming most of the candle’s energy is released as heat, with light and magic making up a small percentage, and assuming a perfectly efficient engine, and a spherical cow for good measure…

        You could charge your phone, or a power bank. You could power a light bulb. You could heat up water (for a flow of 2 milliliters per second, you could raise the temperature by about 10 degrees Celsius).