"Andrew Heggie" wrote in message
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On Fri, 2 Apr 2004 17:25:59 +0100, "IMM" wrote:


External combustion Stirling engines are the best for power generation.
Do
a web search and tons of stuff comes up.


Maybe if you mean steam not stirling. Define best, is it maximum
conversion of heat energy to electricity, minimum capital cost,
minimum operating cost or what?

The Stlirling has the edge on this.