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Back hoe please explain Vars to me.
Also I have read about France having some small Nuc plants and they are located in residential areas. Is this a fact.
According to Hyperion, each unit can generate 27 MW of electricity when connected to a steam turbine. They tout the benefits of the HPG as being clean (no greenhouse gas emissions), safe (the most regulated type of power on the planet), affordable, and reliable.
“Out of Sight and Safe from Nefarious Threats”
They further describe the HPG:
Small enough to be transported on a ship, truck or train, Hyperion power modules are about the size of a "hot tub" — approximately 1.5 meters wide. Out of sight and safe from nefarious threats, Hyperion power modules are buried far underground and guarded by a security detail. Like a power battery, Hyperion modules have no moving parts to wear down, and are delivered factory sealed. They are never opened on site. Even if one were compromised, the material inside would not be appropriate for proliferation purposes. Further, due to the unique, yet proven science upon which this new technology is based, it is impossible for the module to go supercritical, “melt down” or create any type of emergency situation. If opened, the very small amount of fuel that is enclosed would immediately cool. The waste produced after five years of operation is approximately the size of a softball and is a good candidate for fuel recycling.
per said:Excellent explanation Backhoe. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The answer to wind would be to store the power for when the wind doesn't blow.
hurleyjd said:Thanks Steve the USA should have been in the forefront on this. 3-mile island kindly set us back. If I understand correctly the USA is still using the same type reacter that was on the navy ships.
Also what about Germany and the amount of Solar engry they produce. I( saw on one of the TV shows where Germany has a bank of collecters along side of a highway. Also Back Hoe does the same hold true on solar power as far as the vars statemnet you posted in regards to my reply.
Also in you opinion whast is the future engry power source in your opinion.
I think it wuill be a combition of all in some form or the other.
hypocritexposer said:It has been an interesting discussion.
Backhoe mentioned Hydro, and that's one thing I have wondered about for a bit.
It's not high on the priority list. Is that because of environmental concerns?
Wind simply waves the costs of paying fuel. That is not really a lot of savings in the scheme of things. But it is better for the environment.
hypocritexposer said:Wind simply waves the costs of paying fuel. That is not really a lot of savings in the scheme of things. But it is better for the environment.
I was thinking about that the other day when Aplus mentioned the Chevy Volt.
I think it takes about 8kwh for 40 mi with the volt, so definitely cheaper, but how many vehicles would need to be sold to put a restriction on electrical capacity?
hypocritexposer said:I think batteries is the way to go also, but not there yet. Aplus check out
http://www.eestorbatteries.com/
and minority owner Zenn motors http://www.zenncars.com/ (Canadian company)
aplusmnt said:hypocritexposer said:I think batteries is the way to go also, but not there yet. Aplus check out
http://www.eestorbatteries.com/
and minority owner Zenn motors http://www.zenncars.com/ (Canadian company)
Wife has a 1965 Mustang that I would like to have converted over to battery power. It is only a weekend cruiser and I thought it may be a cool thing to do.
But then I would be afraid people would think I was a tree hugger or something so might have to put it off. :lol: