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is the ion engine better than the rocket engine?

i heard the the ion engine is slow but last long before running out of fuel and the rocket engine blast off at top speeds but last only in a few seconds or minutes depending on the fuel tank

Peak oil: myth or reality?

There are claims out there saying that peak oil is ultimately responsible for this recession dragging on as long as it has. Is this hoakey conspiracy nonsense, or is there some truth to it?

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How much electrical energy (in kWh) can the wind turbine generate in a year?

Assume a wind turbine with a hub 50.0 m above the ground, a rotor diameter of 50.0 m, and a wind-power conversion efficiency of 25%. The turbine operates in an area with an average wind-power density of 500 watts/m2 at 50 m altitude. How much electrical energy (in kWh) can the wind turbine generate in […]

CSU – Space Lab (Ion Propulsion)

This video highlights the work being done at Colorado State University’s Space Lab working with Ion Propulsion. If you would like to know more about CSU’s Engineering programs please go to www.engr.colostate.edu.

Geothermal Energy: Harnessing the Heat Beneath Your Feet

Right below your feet is a source of renewable energy that is largely untapped. It heats groundwater by conduction and convection as it travels toward the surface of the earth. Lawrence Livermore National Lab scientists Carol Bruton and John Ziagos explain how geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity or heat buildings. Series: Science […]