November 20, 2014

46: Out of Steam About Steam

1 hour 32 minutes

We delve into energy conversion efficiencies of solar photovoltaics, fuel cells, the Hydrogen Economy, steam and hydro-turbines and ways you can conserve energy in your home.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.

Previous Pragmatic Episode Links:

Episode 2: The Battery Problem

Episode 2a: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part A

Episode 2b: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part B

Episode 2c: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part C

Episode 2d: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part D

Solar System Design Presentation

Embedded Episode Links:

Episode 2: The efficiency of coal vs combustion engine

Episode 2: Gas heating efficiency

Episode 2: Photovoltaics

Episode 2: Aurora PV inverter

Generator Efficiency Links:

Max Efficiency of Internal Combustion Engine - Physics Stack Exchange

Diesel Engines

Efficiency

Energy Conversion Efficiency

Shockley-Queisser

Hydroelectric Power Generation

PV Cell Efficiencies

Electric Generator

Fuel Cell Basics

Fuel Cell Efficiency

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen

Fluid Mechanics Equations

Home Energy Efficiency Links:

Glazing Your Home

Tubular Skylights

Insulate A Floor

Building Insulation

Where To Insulate Your Home

Building Material U-Values

Best Insulation Material

Conservation of Energy

U-Values

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