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How do fission and fusion produce energy?

Question by frostwizrd: How do fission and fusion produce energy? I’ve come to understand that in fission, the nucleus of an atom such as U-238 splits, and some mass is converted into energy, which brings Einstein’s famous equation into play. But what mass is converted into energy exactly? Also, with fusion, I’ve come to understand […]

Can some one tell me about VASIMR Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket?

by Chris Radcliff Question by Rob: Can some one tell me about VASIMR Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket? The only thing I can dig up is ((( The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) is an electro-magnetic thruster for spacecraft propulsion. It uses radio waves to ionize and heat a propellant and magnetic fields to […]

How many solar panels do I need to run a pump?

Question by Bike Gamer: How many solar panels do I need to run a pump? I plan to buy solar panels of the following configuration: Sun Force 39110 / 123 watt – 7 amps To run through an inverter, to produce the 110v I need to run the pump during the day. The pump is […]

Plasma Sensors Glowing Red Hot in VASIMR Exhaust

After being exposed to the full power VASIMR exhaust for ~5 seconds, several plasma diagnostics can be seen glowing red hot after the shot, even with the interior lights on! Based on the color of these glowing sensors, we estimate the sensor temperature to be ~1000 degrees C. The plasma exhaust temperature is ~1000000 degrees […]

Gail Porter on 4kW Electro Scooter

A few nice ION ENGINE images I found: Gail Porter on 4kW Electro Scooter Image by Revolve Eco-Rally Electricycle City 4.0L Image by Revolve Eco-Rally

argue for or against the following plan: The public controversy about greenhouse gases?

Question by : argue for or against the following plan: The public controversy about greenhouse gases? argue for or against the following plan: The public controversy about greenhouse gases is too crisis-oriented and off to one side of more important issues, namely a.) the long-term economic potential of renewable energy generation, b.) the dangers of […]

Hartmann Magnetic Motor

gigagauss.com I was sent links to this design over at http and thought i would have a go at it. But using magnetic bearings to see if that torque really is there.. Video Rating: 3 / 5

What is a viable alternative to nuclear power generation?

by JamesReaFotos Question by Swtf: What is a viable alternative to nuclear power generation? Following Japan’s nuclear problems environmental groups are baying even more for ‘nuclear power generation’ banishment. Do they have an alternative power source? Wood? Coal? There are problems with these sources as well. Best answer: Answer by dawathere are many alternatives, but […]

VASIMR Flux Probe

Plasma ion flux instrumentation being put to use in the exhaust plume of the Ad Astra Rocket Company’s VASIMR VX-100 plasma rocket. Additional plasma is created along magnetic field lines intercepting the collectors’ surface as secondary electrons are flung back upstream. Video Rating: 3 / 5

How does the balance of power shift if Iran becomes a nuclear power?

Question by Mad Max: How does the balance of power shift if Iran becomes a nuclear power? It seems to me that it is inevitable that Iran becomes a nuclear power. Bush was unable to stop North Korea, and didn’t stop Iran. Obama is unlikely to go to war in order to stop Iran, and […]

DIY Solar Hot Water

Some cool SOLAR ALTERNATIVE images: DIY Solar Hot Water Image by London Permaculture Solar PV Panels Image by London Permaculture Sandoz solar panel awning Image by Dave Dugdale

how does a geothermal power station work?

by ThinkGeoEnergy Question by Midzy: how does a geothermal power station work? is the power converted into wind energy? :s but how? i mean how does this thing provide electrical power to houses and all.. does it use steam to spin the turbine? Best answer: Answer by ammassridharGeothermal power (from the Greek words geo, meaning […]

Why does nuclear fission AND fusion release energy?

by carrierdetect Question by : Why does nuclear fission AND fusion release energy? The Sun undergoes nuclear fusion, combining hydrogen to form helium and so on, but it also releases light energy in the process. Nuclear fission (splitting the atom), however, also releases light and heat energy. How does this work? I would think that […]

Ethiopia: The Grand Millennium Hydroelectric Project groundbreaking ceremony

nazret.com – The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Grand Millennium Hydroelectric Project, April 2, 2011 The Grand Millennium Hydroelectric to be built on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia will have a generating capacity of 5250 MW, the largest in Africa and 10th largest in the world according to Wiki. Ethiopia expects to have […]

Why don’t we have many Hydrogen powered cars?

by ajstarks Question by don’t trust the government: Why don’t we have many Hydrogen powered cars? (this is what i think)They say that the Hydrogen tanks would explode during a crash. That is a lie. Hydrogen tanks aren’t any more dangerous than a gas tank. Uncle Sam doesn’t want hydrogen powered cars because their little […]