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An experimental BEE has been built and successfully tested. This operates at modest temperatures and its power output is not high. It has been used to increase our knowledge and to promote commercialisation opportunities.
The goal is to obtain investment to build a prototype version of the BEE, either as an evaporative cooler or for power generation from waste heat or passive solar heating. Development will take place in two stages – further work using modifications of the current experimental engine, and then the full-sized prototype. Any decision on subsequent commercialisation depends on outcomes of the prototype development. Current technical work involves simulation of the performance of the BEE with passive solar heating. The reference site for this study is Wellington, an inland city in the state of New South Wales. The figure below illustrates the general target market for the BEE in comparison to ORC (Organic Rankine-Cycle) and conventional steam turbines. It is anticipated that the BEE will compete on cost ($/installed kW) with small ORC systems. Stirling engines occupy a similar market segment, although these are not seen as cost-competitive with ORC turbines or the BEE. The low-power, low-temperature region on the figure corresponds to the evaporative cooler market for the BEE.
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