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Is anyone here involved in the search for new energy sources?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the search for new energy sources, including inquiries about participants' involvement in energy production and the exploration of unconventional methods. The scope includes theoretical and practical aspects of energy generation.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested, Experimental/applied
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express interest in the search for new energy sources and inquire about others' involvement in serious energy production efforts.
- One participant suggests that there may not be much left to discover in terms of new energy sources, emphasizing the importance of improving existing ones.
- Another participant mentions growing biofuels as a potential energy source.
- A participant shares their experience of creating a device that converts human energy into electricity, inspired by gym equipment, suggesting that human-generated energy could be a viable source.
- Another participant describes a working model of a lever system involving springs, seeking input from others involved in research and development in this area.
- One participant challenges the discussion by asserting that it is centered around perpetual motion machines, which they claim are impossible, and urges others to focus on established scientific principles.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion contains multiple competing views regarding the feasibility and validity of various energy sources, including biofuels and human-generated energy. There is disagreement about the pursuit of perpetual motion machines, with some participants advocating for exploration while others dismiss it as impossible.
Contextual Notes
There are unresolved assumptions regarding the definitions of energy sources and the viability of proposed methods. The discussion also reflects a lack of consensus on the legitimacy of certain energy generation ideas.
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russ_watters
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Welcome to PF!
That's a bit of a loaded question. There are a lot of good energy sources already in use and a lot of people are researching how to improve our use of them. But there isn't much left to look for in terms of discovering new sources.
That's a bit of a loaded question. There are a lot of good energy sources already in use and a lot of people are researching how to improve our use of them. But there isn't much left to look for in terms of discovering new sources.
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I did not mean for the question to be loaded, I am asking if anyone on this site is involved with a serious attempt at energy production.
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CWatters
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Does growing biofuel count?
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billy_joule
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I'm always on the search for new green energy sources.
Pak Choi and Broccolini are the latest I've found at my vege shop. I will likely produce them myself soon
Pak Choi and Broccolini are the latest I've found at my vege shop. I will likely produce them myself soon
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I suppose I'll answer with a question. Why do ou want to know if anyone here works in those kinds of fields? If you have a question about them, just ask the question.
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While I was in school me and my brother made a device that transforms human energy into electricity. This isn't new as we were inspired by bicycle used for workout in gym. We made a device that generate by humans walking on it. This can be used in park or railway station. So human source can be considered to generate. You have to find the right mechanism.
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I have found, and made a working model of a lever which is positioned between two springs. The lever is two parts, one that is greater than one to one, and one that is one to one which. The two remain constant in position to each other throughout the movement. I now have the design for the switch. So, what I am saying is when switched one way, the one spring compresses the other and when switched to the second position, the two springs are equal which drives the lever back to the starting position. I am asking because I am at the point of asking if anyone here is involved in this research and development. Thank-you.
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russ_watters
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I thought I smelled something -- so this is a perpetual motion machine thread. We don't do perpetual motion machines here because they are impossible. I urge you to stop pursuing this impossible idea and learn some real science instead. Thread locked.
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