[ He slowly straightens and gives the problem some thought. There are a number of ways to adapt this thing to more industrial applications - which is what he assumes Cid means when referencing 'larger' machines. He could simply tell the man what to do, much like he had with the Garleans when introducing them to the ceruleum engine, but that would be stifling the man's own ingenuity.
Jaded though he is, Emet-Selch can't help but want to put a little faith in humanity again. ]
...You are correct to use water. It is largely the most efficient way to carry out heat. Even when expanding a heat sink's operation beyond the scope of a household appliance, water is still used - usually through the medium of pipes. The hot water produced can be jettisoned as steam for short-term use. You could even make use of the heat emitted from the pipes to provide natural heating to certain rooms in cold areas.
[ Very useful in Garlemald, situated as it is in mountains which see snow for the majority of the year. Maybe not so useful here. ]
Whatever the case, if you wish for it to run for an extended period of time, the heat produced will need as much surface area as possible to escape. On a ship, this could be as simple as having pipes run close to the sides where seawater will naturally bear the heat away during the ship's journey.
[Cid's eyes widen at this as he considers Emet-Selch's suggestion.]
Aye, that would be the way, wouldn't it...
[Stroking his chin, Emet-Selch can likely see those gears already turning. More surface area...pipes...]
And with these crystals capable of absorbing their element back into themselves, it would be even easier to siphon off that excess energy and utilize it for more uses like you said. I'll have to see what I can do. I do want to somewhat test the limits of how much these can handle in varying sizes as the more a small unit can handle without failing, the more efficient overall designs can be.
[ Watching the gears turn in the man's head is a delight. His mouth twitches and he gives Cid time to ruminate aloud before speaking again. ]
If you need an excuse to test your larger heat sinks, mayhap we could try incorporating it into one of the ship engines my workshop is overseeing? Not immediately of course, but I do expect there to be refinement as the months and years pass.
How could I not? It's something I have keen interest in.
[Even if he hasn't been able to fully to commit to helping directly, he never said he couldn't try to participate in other ways. This is "other ways."]
I do have a few materials I may need that will likely run similar to what you are already retrieving, so if you don't sparing a few I'll gladly pay for it. Likewise, I'll share with you what I've been using in case you are able to make use of it for your own needs.
[Could he keep it all trade secret for himself? Yeah, sure, but that's no fun and Cid isn't really caring about profits or glory. If it helps otherwise, of course he'll share the knowledge. It's not like he's giving the whole design away, anyway.]
[ Emet-Selch nods, offering a wry smile in return. ]
Since you've gone so far as to share this with me, I may be able offer a little discount. 'Tis only fair, I think.
[ Cid deserves more compensation than that, honestly, if Emet-Selch incorporates aspects of the man's design into the ship. He'll have to think on a more equitable arrangement later. ]
Once my project can sustain itself without constant supervision, I'll gladly lend my aid to any future plans you may have.
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Jaded though he is, Emet-Selch can't help but want to put a little faith in humanity again. ]
...You are correct to use water. It is largely the most efficient way to carry out heat. Even when expanding a heat sink's operation beyond the scope of a household appliance, water is still used - usually through the medium of pipes. The hot water produced can be jettisoned as steam for short-term use. You could even make use of the heat emitted from the pipes to provide natural heating to certain rooms in cold areas.
[ Very useful in Garlemald, situated as it is in mountains which see snow for the majority of the year. Maybe not so useful here. ]
Whatever the case, if you wish for it to run for an extended period of time, the heat produced will need as much surface area as possible to escape. On a ship, this could be as simple as having pipes run close to the sides where seawater will naturally bear the heat away during the ship's journey.
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Aye, that would be the way, wouldn't it...
[Stroking his chin, Emet-Selch can likely see those gears already turning. More surface area...pipes...]
And with these crystals capable of absorbing their element back into themselves, it would be even easier to siphon off that excess energy and utilize it for more uses like you said. I'll have to see what I can do. I do want to somewhat test the limits of how much these can handle in varying sizes as the more a small unit can handle without failing, the more efficient overall designs can be.
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[ Watching the gears turn in the man's head is a delight. His mouth twitches and he gives Cid time to ruminate aloud before speaking again. ]
If you need an excuse to test your larger heat sinks, mayhap we could try incorporating it into one of the ship engines my workshop is overseeing? Not immediately of course, but I do expect there to be refinement as the months and years pass.
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[A grin.]
It's one of the reasons why I called you to take a look, see if they could be used for such a purpose.
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Ah! I should have known. Such convenient timing on your part. I suppose you really couldn't stop thinking about them, hmm?
[ He returns his gaze to the heat sink again. ]
Is there aught you need help acquiring?
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How could I not? It's something I have keen interest in.
[Even if he hasn't been able to fully to commit to helping directly, he never said he couldn't try to participate in other ways. This is "other ways."]
I do have a few materials I may need that will likely run similar to what you are already retrieving, so if you don't sparing a few I'll gladly pay for it. Likewise, I'll share with you what I've been using in case you are able to make use of it for your own needs.
[Could he keep it all trade secret for himself? Yeah, sure, but that's no fun and Cid isn't really caring about profits or glory. If it helps otherwise, of course he'll share the knowledge. It's not like he's giving the whole design away, anyway.]
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Since you've gone so far as to share this with me, I may be able offer a little discount. 'Tis only fair, I think.
[ Cid deserves more compensation than that, honestly, if Emet-Selch incorporates aspects of the man's design into the ship. He'll have to think on a more equitable arrangement later. ]
Once my project can sustain itself without constant supervision, I'll gladly lend my aid to any future plans you may have.
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[He'll even hold out his hand for a friendly shake on it.]
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Aye. Here's to a fruitful partnership for the both of us.