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From: "Jim Wilkins" <muratlanne@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: boat propulsion - miniature computer-controlled steam plant?
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"Richard Smith"  wrote in message news:m1plw56um6.fsf@void.com...

Thanks for the wise words about turbines.
I have heard about low efficiency in small sizes.
That reciptocating engines can be used in like solar power plants where
the solar energy is passed on as steam in the design.
Preserved but still in viable service (?)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Badger
uses "Unaflow" engines.
High boiler pressure for reciprocating engine at 470psi
(/ 470 14.7) ;; 31.97278911564626
about 32Bar.

Thanks everyone.
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https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/switched-to-electric.1249932376/

During WW2 we had two coal fired sidewheeler aircraft carriers on the Great 
Lakes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Sable