Hi People,
For many generations the Educational establishment has taught that a heat
engine converts heat into work. Lately I've been thinking about the
tremendous force required to break an iron water pipe when the water
freezes. This is done by removing heat which is just the opposite of
making heat available to do work. Not only is work done when the heat is
removed from the water pipe but you can save that heat and use it over and
over again depending on the heat losses of course.
I wonder just how much mechanical energy can be had from removing heat this
way.
Has anyone out there ever had any thoughts along these lines? And how does
it tie in with the law of conservation of energy?
Sincerely, Boyd