Designing an efficient space heater based on ethanol

[Tym-space-heater-design]

This heater incorporates a vortex for a 200% efficiency increase.

A base covered with ash (won't start a fire in the room),

Terakota flowerpot coated with graphite
(10c increase in temperature).

A two layer can (two cans) with a forever wick between them.

Ethanol flame source

A 40cm glass tube made of made of borosilicate, with a vortex producing base.

And a flower pot plate with an upside down bowl filled with sand on top hanging above the tube's flame.

Should the tube be longer or made from metal mosquito netting? The flame might be too hot for that xD

 

[lucky-guesser]

to be fair, he's not concerned about "increased consumption", in fact that'd help with heating ... more flame = more heat ? yes, but (there's always a but) the same amount of fuel will get consumed quicker ... so no net gain (in fact I suspect some small net loss, because of the immutable Laws of Thermodynamics).

Exactly, I agree and that increased output is likely a good thing, I'm just saying you can't just increase you gross output then claim improved efficiency.

 

[Tym-space-heater-design]

Okay, guess I'm fine with that