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Which place? The one in South America, or North America? The latter location all I've seen so far is a building site, but I'd hope if they had any sense they'd wait until the first one was built and verified to work before building a second one.
whatshannenin
Hi everybody..I made this account a long time ago and really only post on things close to home. I live about 30 miles away from this place. I'll try and get up there this week to ask them some questions and grab some pictures if they/I have some free time. If anybody has a question or two they would like me to ask I would be more than happy to.
LamiaLilit
If they are able to generate energy with this and it is even cheaper, then it might be worth it. Also, why are they only building one. Something like this should be built many times over. Why have one when you can have 10 at ten times the price.
My thoughts exactly, though they claim the one does work...but I don't believe them. They also haven't shown any progress on the 2nd one they said they were going to build, unless I missed it...but I don't think I did.
hellobruce
They are not able to generate energy with it... why build 10 when 1 does not work.
Actually the tidal current is massive, this was pointed out years ago when the locals were objecting to having a nuke on their door step. To get around the opposition they told the locals that the electricity generated by the station would be "Too cheap to meter". When it was completed the locals discovered it sold most of what it generated too the french!!!
Pilgrum
reply to post by VoidHawk
I think you're overlooking a few things in relation to the potential of the water current for generating energy as opposed to the nuclear option, mainly the issues of cost/benefit and economy of scale. A tidal generator there may generate far less than a megawatt which would be hardly worth the expense of construction whereas the nuclear station could easily be in excess of a gigawatt of capability and the nearby ocean current has not been ignored. It's being used as a fairly constant temperature source of cooling water via heat exchangers and the effective cooling allows constant operation at higher loads. If the cooling medium heats up the facility has to be de-rated accordingly.
Wrong!
Pilgrum
reply to post by VoidHawk
'The predicted output of this device is 30kw. Thats not a lot for a machine thats so big! But its enough for 30 to 50 homes.'
The diversified maximum demand of a typical residence at the peak demand time is more like 4-6 kW so this device could only handle maybe 5 or 6 homes unless the power was actively rationed and just one home if it had luxury inclusions like ducted aircon, spa and heated swimming pool etc.
VoidHawk
Now consider this device in ten years time when its been redesigned and made even more efficient!
It'll run for many many decades without need of replacement parts,
hellobruce
VoidHawk
Now consider this device in ten years time when its been redesigned and made even more efficient!
In 10 years time it will be running as good as it is today - which is not at all!
It'll run for many many decades without need of replacement parts,
Well, it will not need replacement parts as it will not work!
VoidHawk
If you dont have the diagrams then all your doing is offering your opinion.
StopThaZionistWorldOrder
This is just one of hundreds of non gas powered vehicles:
StopThaZionistWorldOrder
If the car has an alternator on it guess what? The battery gets refilled with electricity to run the fuel cell. Hence cars can run off water which is the first thing I stated in my first post.
VoidHawk
As for the rest of your post concerning the gravity engines ability to be competitive. Many seem to miss the point. Its not supposed to compete! Its supposed to supply free energy! The only costs are the cost of building it. You'll notice how over engineered it is, that means it'll need little more than a squirt of oil occasionally. It'll run for many many decades without need of replacement parts, it wont need a supply of fuel an it wont need armies of expensive executives etc.
Pilgrum
VoidHawk
As for the rest of your post concerning the gravity engines ability to be competitive. Many seem to miss the point. Its not supposed to compete! Its supposed to supply free energy! The only costs are the cost of building it. You'll notice how over engineered it is, that means it'll need little more than a squirt of oil occasionally. It'll run for many many decades without need of replacement parts, it wont need a supply of fuel an it wont need armies of expensive executives etc.
So it's free energy at any price?
Am I only one who sees the problem with that?
I can produce my own electricity via a number of means but none can compete with power from the grid for price and convenience. If the 'free' energy costs more than grid energy then it's not going to be used except for a few diehards who'll go broke before they'll admit it isn't 'free' at all.
The machine interests me too so let's see the numbers (if it works) and see if it can be competitive. One important requirement I can't see in the pics is any form of mechanical governor which is essential to maintain a constant speed (therefore constant frequency) when supplying a variable isolated load. Synchronous connection to the grid which is a virtual 'infinite busbar' would stabilize it effectively. Also we need to consider loads with electric motors when working out how many houses it could supply - best look into how much current is drawn momentarily when something as simple as a washing machine, aircon, pump or dishwasher starts DOL (direct on line).
VoidHawk
hellobruce
VoidHawk
Now consider this device in ten years time when its been redesigned and made even more efficient!
In 10 years time it will be running as good as it is today - which is not at all!
It'll run for many many decades without need of replacement parts,
Well, it will not need replacement parts as it will not work!
Hi Bruce
Please post your construction diagrams of this device and show us exactly why you think it wont work. If you dont have the diagrams then all your doing is offering your opinion.
VoidHawk
Once this device is built it will continue to turn on its own, no fuel is needed,
You mention it needs a governor to maintain a constant frequency.
No it doesnt! The 50/60 hertz (depending where you live) would be controlled via the voltage controller