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.
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Episode 2: The Battery ProblemEpisode 2a: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part AEpisode 2b: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part BEpisode 2c: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part CEpisode 2d: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part DSolar System Design PresentationEpisode 2: The efficiency of coal vs combustion engineEpisode 2: Gas heating efficiencyEpisode 2: PhotovoltaicsEpisode 2: Aurora PV inverterGenerator Efficiency Links:
Max Efficiency of Internal Combustion Engine - Physics Stack ExchangeDiesel EnginesEfficiencyEnergy Conversion EfficiencyShockley-QueisserHydroelectric Power GenerationPV Cell EfficienciesElectric GeneratorFuel Cell BasicsFuel Cell EfficiencyFuel Cells and HydrogenFluid Mechanics EquationsHome Energy Efficiency Links:
Glazing Your HomeTubular SkylightsInsulate A FloorBuilding InsulationWhere To Insulate Your HomeBuilding Material U-ValuesBest Insulation MaterialConservation of EnergyU-Values
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