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Old 02-19-08, 08:25 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by rusty_tlc View Post
I have the same problem with this that I do with electric air pumps.
To pump using electricity;
Step one convert mechanical energy to electrical energy with the associated loss due to efficiency.
Step two convert electricity back to mechanical energy, again with losses due to efficiency in both the motor and the pump

To pump with direct drive;
Run the pump, one set of losses due to efficiency in the pump.


Dan-


Are you serious?

You cannot bring that kind of thought to this party.....
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