Could this be future free energy?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around a proposed mechanism for generating free energy using gravitational potential energy from a bowling ball. Participants explore the feasibility of the concept, including the role of buoyancy and the mechanics of water and air interaction in the system.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using the gravitational energy of a bowling ball to lift another bowling ball in a water tube, proposing an "air pad" to assist in this process.
  • Another participant challenges the feasibility of preventing water from flowing into the air tube, questioning the design's practicality.
  • Some participants argue that the concept does not represent free energy, labeling it as "free entertainment" instead.
  • Concerns are raised about the energy calculations involved, particularly regarding buoyancy and the force required to move the bowling ball from air to water.
  • A participant notes that while the design may be complex, the fundamental issue lies in the water pressure and the energy required to push the bowling ball into the water column.
  • Discussion shifts to broader topics of energy sources, including solar and wind power, with some participants expressing skepticism about the practicality of these solutions.
  • Humorous remarks about alternative energy sources, such as whale oil, are made, reflecting a lighter tone amidst the technical debate.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views, with no consensus on the feasibility of the proposed energy mechanism. Disagreement exists regarding the practicality of the design and the underlying physics, with some participants skeptical about the concept's viability.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight various assumptions and challenges related to the mechanism's design, including the need for a valve or trap door and the calculations required to account for buoyancy and water pressure. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall effectiveness of the proposed system.

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Individuals interested in theoretical physics, energy generation concepts, and discussions on the feasibility of unconventional energy sources may find this thread engaging.

  • #31
Chronos said:
Solar heating is, however, the next best thing to free energy since the sun will continue to shine for a very long time whether we harness it or not. This is the energy source that powers things like waterfalls, hurricanes and tornados. We have already found ways to siphon energy from waterfalls [hydroelectric]. Imagine how much energy is potentially available from storms. It might even be technologically feasible. I have this vision of giant turbines, strategically placed to siphon energy from hurricanes. The turbines would, in turn, power lasers that use these immense, but short lived bursts of energy to punch holes in the Earth's crust - creating geothermal energy wells. Pretty nutty, eh?
Oh I tried that.

It doesn't work.
 
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  • #32
Hmm... I notice my electric outlets here are very reliable. Why not just connect the power grid into the electric outlet? Practically free energy, I don't see why they keep building power plants instead.
 
  • #33
sorry for late reply,
i was thinking about this

http://www.boinc.ch/~sleepsleep/bbimg/fe1.jpg
http://www.boinc.ch/~sleepsleep/bbimg/fe2.jpg

would it works? and spin forever?
 
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  • #34
No. It's really that simple
 
  • #35
Time for the thread to close.
 
  • #36
Evo said:
Time for the thread to close.
Yeah - Nuke it, Evo! :biggrin:
 
  • #37
Astronuc said:
Yeah - Nuke it, Evo! :biggrin:
:blushing: oooops, forgot to lock it.
 

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