We went round on the Volt, involving the Taxi Challenge, etcetera. Anonymous Hero pegged it well. New York Times Op Ed Page piece titled G.M.'s Electric Lemon by Edward Niedermeyer further confirms my judgement, that when it comes to cars, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Open Thread, July 31st, 2010 | Gene Expression
The usual. Links, questions, etc.
Public Libraries Are Beating Netflix, Redbox and Blockbuster in DVD Rentals [DVD]
The Other End of The 70 Gigapixel Budapest Photo [Imagecache]
These Boots Were Made For Typing [Shoe]
Biogas Plant
Dear All, I want to install a self made Bio-gas Plant at Home in my Village. 1.) Design and Requirements 2.) Purification of Bio-gas 3.) Essential Instruments required 4.) P&ID if any 5.) Storage of fossil. Please help me in … Continue reading
difference between cable tray and cable ladder
Kindly justify my answer and guide me in proper way as per code of practice as i know cable ladder are usually recommended for carrying heavy cables thats why it is used in substation,water treatment plants and the most important … Continue reading
Tomorrow’s Skyline Blends Glass And Concrete With A Liberal Helping Of Green [Architecture]
Electric Car Engine Powering Need Questions
Not sure how to phrase this question thread, but here goes: When an electrical car engine is running, the batteries that make it run, deliver how much energy/voltage(?) I am speaking of a battery only based vehicle non-fuel powertrain. As … Continue reading
6 Takes On Apple’s Magic Trackpad [Magictrackpad]
SAUTER TURRET
ANYONE, IF HAVING SOFT COPY OF ASSEMBLY DRAWING OF "SAUTER TURRET MANUAL, MODEL : 0.5.480.220" KINDLY MAIL TO "rk_kapil@yahoo.com"
Don’t Throw a Brick Into Your Washing Machine [Destruction]
Actually screw it, you can if you want to. Seeing a washing machine have a seizure is totally worth it. [Laughing Squid] More »
Personal Science Osmosis
Cartoonist Tom Toles is providing a running commentary on climate change. Will anyone pay attention? In all seriousness, home schooling adults should not necessarily be trusted with making sure their kids are learning science. Too often, it mixes with the … Continue reading
Good and Bad Science in Science Fiction | Cosmic Variance
Spent a day last week at the bacchanalia of imagination that is San Diego Comic-Con. Really an amazing experience, anyone who gets a chance should go at some point. My own excuse was appearing on a panel sponsored by Discover … Continue reading
Wound Induction motor Rotor Voltage
Why Voltage is applied to to the Rotor of Wound Induction Motor? Is this voltage is supplied through carbon brushes? Is Rotor voltage is supplied for only starting period of motor? What is the role of Carbon Brushes in Wound … Continue reading
An RFID Globe That Controls a Google Earth Tablet [Globes]
Uh Oh!
We have a riddle postponement. Marian may have some serious computer issues, she’s been plagued with them lately. We will get the riddle in.
correct location of squrril cage in blower box ?
does the location of the squirrel cage in the blowre box on a furnace make a difference in air flow? closer to opening ? center of opening ? farthest from opening ? opening = round intake hole Thanks
Hydroelectric Potential
Hello all. My first post. Can someone help me with a calculation? I'm looking to buy some land with a stream on it and I would like to develop the hydroelectric potential of the site. Head is 200 feet with … Continue reading
Direct Current Energy Sensitivity.
Hi Everyone: I need your help with a personal issue. I just recently discovered that if I came in close contact with a Direct Current power source such a battery I would loose my balance. I also found that if … Continue reading