Normally I don't believe in many conspiracies. The ecological disaster in the Gulf of Mexico couldn't come at a better time for the greenies.
Just as we are about to start tapping our own abundant oil resources an explosion happens. The crude oil flows freely into the Gulf. The solution appears to be weeks or even months away.
The political momentum for America to drill has been stopped. The price of oil will rise. If this was an act of ecological terrorism it worked.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Myth of Wind Generated Electricity
Across our beautiful country wind mills for generating electricity are being constructed. It appears to makes sense. Clean energy that will never run out. Who could argue with that? It is good for the environment. The wind is free and can’t be controlled by the oil companies. We are free from their horrible grip.
Are you ready for the ugly truth? Wind Generated Electricity produces little if any useable electricity. While oil companies can’t control the wind. The truth is no one can. WGE plays havoc on the power grid. As wind slows and increases the power output drops and spikes. These variations are compensated by conventional power plants.
When the wind is blowing the conventional power plants are forced to run on spinning stand by. Simply put these plants are running but not producing electricity. When the wind stops the conventional power plants are engaged to keep the supply constant.
Pouring millions of tax payer dollars into these feel good projects doesn’t make sense. It is like being forced to have an employee that works when he feels like it.
Wind Generated Electricity is displacing the existing conventional power plants when the wind is blowing. Wind Generated Electricity is causing the grid to spike and drop. This increase in maintenance cost that is paid for by the consumer.
Recently a Skiing Magazine ran an article about the perfect ski town. While the respect for the environment is commendable. The lack of reality is scary. These people appear to believe the entire resort and town could be powered by WGE. Unfortunately the environmentalists aren’t aware of the facts. Or choose to ignore them.
A possible solution is available.
1. Disconnect the existing wind mills from the grid.
2. Reroute the power to a series of upper and lower reservoirs.
The WGE could be used to pump the water to the upper reservoir when the wind is blowing. The water can be drained to the lower to generate electricity for the grid at a consistant rate. This will have some loss due to friction and heating. However the power drops and spikes will be eliminated. The supply of electricity will be more predicable.
A similar project has been in use in the Catskill Mountains for over 50 years. This upper lower reservoir system powers the New York City Subways.
Are you ready for the ugly truth? Wind Generated Electricity produces little if any useable electricity. While oil companies can’t control the wind. The truth is no one can. WGE plays havoc on the power grid. As wind slows and increases the power output drops and spikes. These variations are compensated by conventional power plants.
When the wind is blowing the conventional power plants are forced to run on spinning stand by. Simply put these plants are running but not producing electricity. When the wind stops the conventional power plants are engaged to keep the supply constant.
Pouring millions of tax payer dollars into these feel good projects doesn’t make sense. It is like being forced to have an employee that works when he feels like it.
Wind Generated Electricity is displacing the existing conventional power plants when the wind is blowing. Wind Generated Electricity is causing the grid to spike and drop. This increase in maintenance cost that is paid for by the consumer.
Recently a Skiing Magazine ran an article about the perfect ski town. While the respect for the environment is commendable. The lack of reality is scary. These people appear to believe the entire resort and town could be powered by WGE. Unfortunately the environmentalists aren’t aware of the facts. Or choose to ignore them.
A possible solution is available.
1. Disconnect the existing wind mills from the grid.
2. Reroute the power to a series of upper and lower reservoirs.
The WGE could be used to pump the water to the upper reservoir when the wind is blowing. The water can be drained to the lower to generate electricity for the grid at a consistant rate. This will have some loss due to friction and heating. However the power drops and spikes will be eliminated. The supply of electricity will be more predicable.
A similar project has been in use in the Catskill Mountains for over 50 years. This upper lower reservoir system powers the New York City Subways.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
President Obama to offer nuclear plant loan guarantees
Next week President Obama is expected to offer loan guarantees for two nuclear power plants. This represents $14 billion of the $54 billion available for NPPs in the 2011 budget. This project is expected to employ 3,000 people during construction and 850 people to operate and maintain the NPPs.
This will be the first time in over 30 years we have built a NPP. Today America has 103 NPPs that are producing 20% of our electricity. That means our newest NPP is at least 30 years old. Imagine how out date these NPPs must be. As someone who has been involved in manufacturing his entire career I can tell you there is very little we do the way we did 30 years ago.
I support the President's decision on this and hope he is able to move forward on the construction of these NPPs. However many of the people that supported him during the campaign may not support nuclear power.
How do you feel about President Obama’s decision?
This will be the first time in over 30 years we have built a NPP. Today America has 103 NPPs that are producing 20% of our electricity. That means our newest NPP is at least 30 years old. Imagine how out date these NPPs must be. As someone who has been involved in manufacturing his entire career I can tell you there is very little we do the way we did 30 years ago.
I support the President's decision on this and hope he is able to move forward on the construction of these NPPs. However many of the people that supported him during the campaign may not support nuclear power.
How do you feel about President Obama’s decision?
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Nuclear Power at Mt Baker Washington?
There is a wonderful ski area in Washington called Mt Baker. MB has been in business for over 70 years. They are off the grid. Every winter diesel / electric generators are trucked there and run 24/7 from November to May. Windmills and solar panels are not an option. The crowd there tends to lean left. Ironically they appear to accept these polluting generators. People are buying lift tickets.
I believe Mt Baker could use a small nuclear reactor. A power line could be run to Bellingham and MB could sell electricity to the grid in the summer. This project is not without risk. However MBs carbon footprint would be next to zero. Mini nuclear reactors are available today.
It seems likely the permit process and public opinion would kill this project before the first kilowatt will be produced at the competitive price of 5 cents per KWH. That is half the average American price.
How do you feel about a nuclear reactor at Mt Baker?
I believe Mt Baker could use a small nuclear reactor. A power line could be run to Bellingham and MB could sell electricity to the grid in the summer. This project is not without risk. However MBs carbon footprint would be next to zero. Mini nuclear reactors are available today.
It seems likely the permit process and public opinion would kill this project before the first kilowatt will be produced at the competitive price of 5 cents per KWH. That is half the average American price.
How do you feel about a nuclear reactor at Mt Baker?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
terrycan debate energy
Welcome to terrycan debate energy.
What action you like to see that will get America closer to energy independence?
We want to hear about positive steps we can take in that direction.
What type of energy company would you be willing to invest your own money in?
Wind, Solar, Hydro, Corn, Sugar Cane, Natural Gas are all options.
Last but not least my favorite.... nuclear power.
What do you think?
What action you like to see that will get America closer to energy independence?
We want to hear about positive steps we can take in that direction.
What type of energy company would you be willing to invest your own money in?
Wind, Solar, Hydro, Corn, Sugar Cane, Natural Gas are all options.
Last but not least my favorite.... nuclear power.
What do you think?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
