I'm wrestling with self education. Reading around online leads me in circles of the basic concepts but with no applied examples.
Well by examples I mean the uses of parts in a system. Such as resistors and capacitors. I can read the concept of how it works but if I can see an example circiut and the math behind it, or even practice the formulas it would help a lot.The reason why you cannot find any applied examples of what you're looking for is because they don't exist.
I spoke wrong, alternative energy is more along the lines of what I'm trying.You're calling it "alternative power sources " which is not to be confused with alternative energy.
It sort of is.Gravity powered generator? Never heard of it, but if the name implies the concept, it sounds like overunity to me.
Thinking wood gasification for the car.Thermoelectric power generation, now there's real science behind that, but if you're thinking Peltier modules to power a car, you're in for a big letdown; you should think of it more as thermoelectric SIGNAL generation. It's only slightly better than a middle school potato battery; still waiting for potato powered automobile to hit the streets.
I doubt I'd find a world changing power but it is a tinker hobby for me. I'm certainly not going to exclusively power an off grid house. Far from grand there is growing potential though. Energy efficiency is improving as are materials and tools (the gravity motor for example couldn't power a standard lightbulb, but it can light up LEDs). Tech from 10-20 years ago is now incorporated into children's toys.If you're looking outside of what's already being exploited, or what's already being researched (by credible organizations) for exploitation, then expect disappointment. I'm not saying don't look into it, I'm just saying that there's nothing new under the sun. If you've got what you think is an earth shattering idea, chances are you're not the first, and someone else had the same idea a century ago and invested time and money to find out all the gotchas.
I'm a cheapskate and don't buy secrets, just parts. If a youtube video can't explain it reasonably I don't get into it.Beware there are A LOT of snake oil salesmen out there claiming to have secret (but for sale) ideas for free or near-free energy. You can spot them easily by looking for the reason why nobody is using their methods on a large scale; the answer is always the same conspiracy theory (actually it isn't a theory, it's a lie): that big oil and big energy don't want you to know about it.
That's a nifty gadget and a great conversation starter, but nothing more. If you're a total noob and interested in learning electronics then that would be a cool beginner project. But it's important that you realize the physics behind it and why it will never power anything practically; The weights must be lifted up before they can generate any power. It takes more energy to lift the weights than what you get out of the light. If you were to scale that apparatus up to the size necessary to power your house for example, it would require a bulldozer to lift the weight, and the bulldozer would expend much more energy (and waste) than simply utilizing the mains power already being generated at the utility with super efficient generators.It sort of is. [video] is a pretty good explanation and how to build your own.
Please, leave those forums alone. That's where the con men hang out. I promise you, spambots and post approvals are the least of your worries. You know why they have such a problem with spam? Because those sites are goldmines of gullible, and frankly stupid people.I've joined an over unity forum but there is some heavy spam bot protection and post approval delay.
Thinking wood gasification for the car.But no I understand alternative energy like this doesn't compete with industrial grade. It can still do small things. I'd like to play with a heat stove/teg/passive heat, maybe even gasification/charcoal production and steam. In my area there is tons of free firewood and other fuel sources.
Actually if there is a potato powered car if you distill said potato into alcohol.
That is exactly what I am.That's a nifty gadget and a great conversation starter, but nothing more. If you're a total noob and interested in learning electronics then that would be a cool beginner project.
It would not be total energy independence but I think there is merit for applications if hybrid with solar/wind. A large consideration I think is it depends on the context and perspective of the situation. For example here it is a novelty, but in rural African villages it is a way to light up a school.But it's important that you realize the physics behind it and why it will never power anything practically; The weights must be lifted up before they can generate any power. It takes more energy to lift the weights than what you get out of the light.
The reason why there's no woodgas pump at the gas station is that the process of converting trees to engine fuel costs way more than people are willing to pay.
I would say that hinges on the context of 'At this time, given the current technology of ethanol production and sheer quantity of oil available for processing.' I don't think Ethanol will be the answer; I do think it has potential to improve; and hope that it plays a part in the development of other options.Ethanol cannot compete with gasoline without the help of free money from the government.
Yes, there are. I've heard they control the street lights. But are you referring to this as a potential energy source? Do you believe that there would be any gain over simply using a car engine as a power source? Because if so, you must realize there is nothing gained; the car parks on the generator, power is produced by lowering the car, and then the car must drive up hill back to it's original elevation, expending more energy than what was harvested by the generator. net loss.there are generators that run on the weight platforms you park your car on
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