Trees are our friends
Country oriented nerd with primary interests in alternate energy in particular solar. Dabble in gardening, trees, cob, soil building and a host of others.
At my age, Happy Hour is a nap.
Todd Turner wrote:I've been into biomass gasification for years. I'm also building an office in half of a 40' shipping container. I'm thinking of cannibalizing the factory air conditioning out of a small SUV to cool the space.
Here's my plan, please tell me if it's too far out there or if you have any suggestions:
100 watt Renogy solar panels (suitcase style), golf cart batteries for lighting and small power needs
13hp Honda GX390 engine (estimated 8.5hp on woodgas) fueled by a downdraft gasifier
Belt drive to turn an automotive alternator to recharge the 2 golf cart batteries on cloudy days
Belt drive to also turn AC compressor
Mount the in-dash AC in the exterior wall like a window unit
I read that automotive air conditioners are rated at between two and five tons of cooling. I was shocked at the output but after reading more, it makes sense. They are called on to quickly cool a small greenhouse. My space is 8'x20'x9.5'h (high cube container) = 1,520 cubic feet. No windows.
I used Insofast foam insulation panels on the walls and ceiling. The roof is painted white using a NASA spinoff ceramic coating.
Yes, I know I could use a window unit to cool the space but I always want to learn new things.
Tips? Concerns? Anyone with related personal experience?
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