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Mercury driven plane

Highly efficient turbine for the modern age
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I wonder whether we could use a hydrogen burner in conjunction with a mercury turbine, to power a net zero aircraft more efficiently?

The link below reveals that mercury turbines have several advantages and a fascinating track record.

There are just a couple of potential snags to be ironed out.

[bungston]'s idea came close, but why limit it to space flight?

bhumphrys, Apr 21 2025

Mercury as a working fluid http://www.douglas-...mercury/mercury.htm
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Bungston's amazing idea, almost baked Mercury_20vapor_20n...engine_20for_20Mars
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       I wonder if mercury compounds are greenhouse gases.
nineteenthly, Apr 28 2025
  
      
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