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HVAC Guy
- Jan 1, 1970
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What is the state of the art of natural-gas powered motors?
I'm talking about something that can replace the typical 1/4 or 1/3 hp
electric fan motor in a residential forced-air natural gas furnace.
If such a natural-gas combustion motor did exist, then you could have
a residential heating solution that would be independant of main
utility power and hence could operate during a power blackout.
Related question: What about AC compressor motors run by natural gas
combustion?
Wouldn't the use of a natural-gas powered AC compressor motor reduce
the electrical load in the summer?
So, what is the current situation regarding small natural-gas powered
motors and their use in HVAC systems as a replacement to electric
motors?
I'm talking about something that can replace the typical 1/4 or 1/3 hp
electric fan motor in a residential forced-air natural gas furnace.
If such a natural-gas combustion motor did exist, then you could have
a residential heating solution that would be independant of main
utility power and hence could operate during a power blackout.
Related question: What about AC compressor motors run by natural gas
combustion?
Wouldn't the use of a natural-gas powered AC compressor motor reduce
the electrical load in the summer?
So, what is the current situation regarding small natural-gas powered
motors and their use in HVAC systems as a replacement to electric
motors?