The base principles of Hydroelectric is to harvest the power of potential energy. Potential energy is the energy stored by any mass which is then released and fall downward by the force of gravity. In other words, just let gravity move things, make the moving thing rotate turbine. Osmosis is a different principle. If you dig a basin, there is nowhere to go for the water (has to go downward otherwise, you need energy to bring it "up").
That's what I was thinking. The only reason I could think of was if the water was at stand still. Then again, I thought, "Couldn't you just make a basin?" Perhaps that's far too costly.
You have to have running water for hydroelectric which, when you are on a coastline or in Saudi Arabia (lots of coast line, not much rivers), you may not have the luxury off. Of course, if you have a running river in a mountain, Hydro is the way to go.
Fair enough, but is it a comparably better trade-off? I don't know that. I do know that desal plants, which more than likely be necessary in areas without the required riverine influence, require a significant amount of energy to run and the wastewater can substantially elevate water temperatures and drastically change the surrounding ecosystem.
This is a pretty awesome concept. BUT, where is the freshwater coming from? This seems feasible only where there is substantial riverine flow to supply enough freshwater. Plus Mr t5e2 has a point, at what cost to the already established ecology?
the bigger question is. now that the ice is melting. what effects will this fast new power going into the oceans do. that's a flux dynamic I will be talking about more. BUG
Theres no energy from mixing water with water containg salt, so this is fact a perpetual motion power station because the slightly salty water could be sperated into freash and and very salty water by using some of the energy made by the turbines in effect the fuel is osmosis itself wich completly violates the laws of energy conservation wich is amazing :)
How is this any better than hydroelectric power? You're still essentially using the fresh water to power a generator. Is it because it's less invasive?
Subtle Ink Hydroelectric is based off the flow of water. This salinity gradient method is based off the concentration of the salt within the water. The "fresh water" mentioned is still from natural habitat or probably river edge (mouth to the sea) where the concentration difference is significant. So I believe there is no major invasion done (relative term when compared to hydroelectric)
they're playing us. that power is for the reset button. the poor will never see it in time. ;( BUG nevertheless as soon as I bring dynamics out they show a new card. seen it 3 times now. hahaha They could have went to Thorium over Uranium. then you would never have a meltdown. diff nuclear plant type.
No. if you go nuclear we go this way. diff type of reactor, zero meltdowns. like is happening. watch vid. called Motherboard TV: The Thorium Dream (Documentary) BUG
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Cool video, simple yet well explained! Can you please do a similar video for ocean/sea wave energy!
The base principles of Hydroelectric is to harvest the power of potential energy. Potential energy is the energy stored by any mass which is then released and fall downward by the force of gravity. In other words, just let gravity move things, make the moving thing rotate turbine. Osmosis is a different principle. If you dig a basin, there is nowhere to go for the water (has to go downward otherwise, you need energy to bring it "up").
Awesome video! What programme could I use to create an animation like this?
where do you get all the fresh water from and what do you do once it becomes salt water?
That's what I was thinking. The only reason I could think of was if the water was at stand still. Then again, I thought, "Couldn't you just make a basin?" Perhaps that's far too costly.
You have to have running water for hydroelectric which, when you are on a coastline or in Saudi Arabia (lots of coast line, not much rivers), you may not have the luxury off. Of course, if you have a running river in a mountain, Hydro is the way to go.
Fair enough, but is it a comparably better trade-off? I don't know that. I do know that desal plants, which more than likely be necessary in areas without the required riverine influence, require a significant amount of energy to run and the wastewater can substantially elevate water temperatures and drastically change the surrounding ecosystem.
This is a pretty awesome concept. BUT, where is the freshwater coming from? This seems feasible only where there is substantial riverine flow to supply enough freshwater. Plus Mr t5e2 has a point, at what cost to the already established ecology?
Hey there can we use this video for our experiment'
the bigger question is. now that the ice is melting. what effects will this fast new power going into the oceans do. that's a flux dynamic I will be talking about more. BUG
Theres no energy from mixing water with water containg salt, so this is fact a perpetual motion power station because the slightly salty water could be sperated into freash and and very salty water by using some of the energy made by the turbines in effect the fuel is osmosis itself wich completly violates the laws of energy conservation wich is amazing :)
I think we should be more concerned with all the fresh water that is being wasted in the oil sands and used to dispose of toxic wastes.
It sounds interesting, however if fresh water is mixed with salt water isnt this a waste of clean drinking water?
true true but im just saying cuz i dont understand
Fresh water comes from rain and glaciers melting afaik
good news for human, bad news for brackish fish. Human win again!
You're right. haha. I don't know what I was thinking. A basin would not help in any way whatsoever.
How is this any better than hydroelectric power? You're still essentially using the fresh water to power a generator. Is it because it's less invasive?
Subtle Ink Hydroelectric is based off the flow of water. This salinity gradient method is based off the concentration of the salt within the water. The "fresh water" mentioned is still from natural habitat or probably river edge (mouth to the sea) where the concentration difference is significant. So I believe there is no major invasion done (relative term when compared to hydroelectric)
they're playing us. that power is for the reset button. the poor will never see it in time. ;( BUG nevertheless as soon as I bring dynamics out they show a new card. seen it 3 times now. hahaha They could have went to Thorium over Uranium. then you would never have a meltdown. diff nuclear plant type.
No. if you go nuclear we go this way. diff type of reactor, zero meltdowns. like is happening. watch vid. called Motherboard TV: The Thorium Dream (Documentary) BUG
animation only confuses you lol... better off listening to it without the horrible animation
hello I Ayush understand NOTHING bululeeelelelel
Even though this video is veryyyy nice
Awesome video! What program could I use to create an animation like this?