Posted by Bill Martinelli [ 66.66.12.42 ] on October 17, 2005 at 21:14:30:
In Reply to: Re: Iraqi Consttution posted by manualblock on October 17, 2005 at 19:21:09:
The motor is at quasiturbine.com I'm not sure why it is as such but I see it as the inventors choice eh? It's similar to a wankel but refined I guess.
I liked the old steam power because its more of a vintage thing, like tubes, vinyl, horns... There seams to be some debate if steam is efficient or not, at first folks say no, but then when you look at how much work gets done at the end of a day vs. fuel spent the situation can look remarkable.
I like alternative energy but I want it to be economically efficient also. The planet savers will have you believe you must stop green house gas et all at any cost to the consumer. I have a friend you has a good sized wind mill. It's a labor of lover for him and he will do great things for technology and society, I have no doubt.
When you add up all the cost of 35-50kw wind generator, the tower, the install all the this that and the other thing. It amounts to a dollar value that is larger than you will pay the utility company in the next 30 -40 years before we die. Things like that dont work well for me.
It's like trying to build a monster bass woofer in a 2 cubic foot box. It just aint gona happen! So I poke around in search of a feasible energy to mess around with. Hey, If tubes can make a come back, why not steam? More modern and safer boilers could make a big difference.
I figure pellets will start to go up. they are already talking about pellet shortage this winter too. I may have to get another ton just to have around while I can get the things.
probably take deliver on the thing in November.
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