Could this be future free energy?

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The forum discussion centers on the feasibility of a proposed energy generation mechanism involving two bowling balls, one in air and one in water, utilizing gravitational energy. Participants highlight critical flaws in the design, particularly the challenge of preventing water from entering the air column and the energy costs associated with moving the bowling ball through water. The consensus is that the concept does not adhere to the laws of thermodynamics and is not a viable source of free energy. Additionally, the conversation shifts to existing renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, emphasizing the need for efficient energy collection and storage methods.

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  • #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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