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by dank___6823
Sat Nov 27, 2004 12:28 pm
Forum: Power-producing Stirling Engines
Topic: Best scales for Stirling? & Why do coal fired plants use steam?
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Best scales for Stirling? & Why do coal fired plants use steam?

Aren't most coal and oil fired electric plants steam powered? What
advantage does steam have over Stirling at this scale, and is it a
matter of scale?

Is there an intermediate scale at which Stirling is most competative?