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Re:US Government funds pilot project for heated sand energy ... by zizee on Thursday April 04, 2024 @11:17PM (#39938358)
Sand has the added benefit over graphite of being nonflammable.
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Re:US Government funds pilot project for heated sand energy ... by datameta on Thursday April 04, 2024 @11:33PM (#39938436)
Sand will also benefit from greater insulation due to lower packing efficiency and therefore more air.
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