Smokeless Coals for Coal Power Plants

Most countries who still use coal as source of energy, have a problem with air pollution, thus making the world hotter and more unbearable because of worsening global warming. People use more electricity for aircon that overloads the capacity of power plants, and reach for a desperate, quick fix solution by installing coal power plants. So, this is a real dilemma facing our world today.

The answer lies to a compromise since our country can’t afford renewable energy (which I see renewables save more money in the long run because sunlight and wind are free forever). Anyway, our country opted to put more coal power plants. So, how do we make coal more viable alternative other than the more expensive renewables?

After searching for answers, coal is bad for the environment (period), but the solution for making the most out of coal is to make the power generation more efficient. Through the advent of modern technology, there are power plants that are more efficient, and produce less emissions. What is the role of smokeless coal?

Smokeless coal as stated, produces less emission, or less smoke, which harms the environment. It produces more heat that converts more to electricity. And, it is cheaper than gas! (because of rising oil prices worldwide).

For more information, you could read the details in Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokeless_fuel

In summary, there are clear ways to solve our energy woes by using renewable energy. However, it’s hard to convince governments to use this because of upfront costs, and so opted for a more conventional form of sources of energy because they argue it’s more cheaper. Using smokeless coal together with efficient power plants could lessen the impact to our environment and make time to save money to buy renewable sources of energy for our future.

Germany’s power consumption and energy mix charts: https://www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/germanys-energy-consumption-and-power-mix-charts

If they can do it, we can do it! 🙂

To achieve efficiency of power plants, we could use a machine that converts heat into electricity:

Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs):

TEGs use the Seebeck effect to directly convert heat into electricity.

When there’s a temperature difference between two sides of a thermoelectric material, it generates an electric voltage.

TEGs find applications in power plants to recover waste heat and improve overall efficiency.

Reference: Efficient Thermoelectric Generators: Turning Heat into Electrical Power – Scale Climate Action

Note: Although, as stated, this machine has high production costs, and so it must be developed further in using cheaper materials to make it more affordable in the future.

For emergencies, when power plants are overloaded, we could employ power barges:

These are floating power plants where you can use if there is yellow or red alert state of calamity in the regions affected. This is what the ex-president Fidel V. Ramos did when there was an electricity crisis years ago and it was effective, for there were no blackouts in the country.

These are temporary solutions that could help mitigate our energy crisis, and so we must find ways to ease the burden using cheaper wind turbines and cheaper solar panels. Renewables in my opinion are the future of energy for our children and children’s children.

Another Solution to The Water Crisis: Desalination

This technology is quite old already and some countries are using this for their water consumption. The only problem with this technology is that it costs much more because of the energy the machine consumes to desalinate salt water or sea water. The good news is that renewable energy is proven to be effective and cheaper than fossil fuel, and so desalination is now feasible.

For more information about desalination technology read here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desalination

Salt and Light

You are like salt for everyone on earth. But if salt no longer tastes like salt, how can it make food salty? All it is good for is to be thrown out and walked on.

14 You are like light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden, 15 and no one would light a lamp and put it under a clay pot. A lamp is placed on a lampstand, where it can give light to everyone in the house. 16 Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:12-16

The Message

When you come to Christ, people will notice you. It’s impossible for people not to notice you because you have that Light.

“A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden…”

We are here for men to see the Light that we have, and share this Light. One lit candle makes the house brighter, two or more candle lit will make it brighter, even in this dark world we are now living. The darker the place, the lit candles will become more visible.

As people see us, we must also be responsible in our daily walk. We must live holy lives for others to see and follow because you are the light for the whole world! Many people are counting on you.

Ultimately, the light that we share will make the world better. And so, we glorify God who gave us His Light. Someday, we will be one with the Light and share His glory.

Testimony

I remember the time when we had a blackout. It was hard. It was so dark in the evening, and we are sweating so bad we don’t know what to do. So, I was sitting only doing nothing without any laptops or smartphones to do work with. We were just sitting and waiting for the lights to show up, and talking with your folks is hardly a good conversation. After some grueling hours, the lights turned on and we went on with our lives. But I learned a lesson: We need electricity!

Many parts of the world needs electricity like when you need to turn on the heater because it’s so cold. You can read the news today that there is an on-going blackout in some parts of Connecticut up to Maine in the Northeast. That is why we must be prepared when a disaster strikes, and let’s pray for wisdom and protection in this time of crisis. Christians must always be prepared to shine a light for others.

Coupled Generator System for More Electricity Generation

Question: Does putting two generators from one rotor shaft possible?

Answer: Yes, it is possible to connect two generators to a single rotor shaft, but it requires careful design considerations and engineering expertise. This configuration is known as a coupled or tandem generator system.

In a coupled generator system, two or more generators are mechanically connected to a common rotor shaft. The shaft rotates, and the mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy by each generator separately. This setup can be useful in certain applications where higher power output or redundancy is required.

However, it is important to note that coupling multiple generators to a single rotor shaft presents several challenges that need to be addressed:

1. Mechanical Design: The rotor shaft must be strong enough to handle the combined mechanical load of all the generators. The shaft diameter, material, and support structure need to be carefully designed to ensure the system’s reliability and longevity.

2. Synchronization: Synchronizing the output of multiple generators is crucial to maintain the stability and quality of the electrical power generated. Synchronization involves matching the frequency, phase, and voltage levels of the generators. This requires specialized control systems and synchronization equipment.

3. Load Sharing: The electrical load needs to be distributed evenly between the generators to prevent overloading of one generator while the others are underutilized. Load sharing controls and mechanisms are required to balance the power output and ensure each generator operates within its capacity.

4. System Protection: Proper protection mechanisms, such as circuit breakers and monitoring systems, need to be in place to safeguard the generators and the connected electrical system from potential faults, overloads, or imbalances.

Designing and implementing a coupled generator system is a complex task that requires the expertise of electrical engineers and generator manufacturers. They can assess the specific requirements of your application and provide guidance on the design, control, and operation of the system to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God

We toil everyday to earn money, but is it just money we are toiling for? Reality tells us we need to work in order to have something to eat, and nobody can live on bread alone because we need things other than just bread. We need medicine; we need gasoline for our cars; we need electricity for our TVs, and all the gadgets in our lives! Therefore, man cannot live on bread alone.

⁴ But Jesus answered, “The scripture says, ‘Human beings cannot live on bread alone, but need every word that God speaks.’” Matthew 4:4

We need every word that God speaks? What does God speak? We know that God speaks through the scriptures right? God tells us to love one another, and God tells us to trust in Him because what is bread if we don’t have His Spirit?

If we seek God’s kingdom, which means we need to toil for God’s people, then God will provide for us everything we need for His church. We need to spread the gospel of Christ (His words), and what God speaks to others who are seeking the Lord’s salvation. That is what it means seeking God’s kingdom first. And, it should be our top priority! Not only for our families, or friends, or even ourselves, for we must put God first. What if we don’t put His ministry first? Then, that is called, “idolatry.”

⁵ You may be sure that no one who is immoral, indecent, or greedy (for greed is a form of idolatry) will ever receive a share in the Kingdom of Christ and of God. Ephesians 5:5

If we don’t put God first, we are doomed and will never have a share of God’s kingdom. That serious! Our salvation is in danger if we don’t put God’s kingdom first.

Spiritual

All of us wanted to prosper, but sometimes we forget about the spiritual side of things because it is something we must work for. But, the truth is we just need to believe in the God who made all things even the spirit that dwells in every person. Making our lives lived to its fullness.

A New Source Of Energy Storage

NiMH batteries are less expensive than lithium-ion batteries and have higher capacity. NiMH batteries are less expensive than lithium-ion batteries because they are made of cheaper materials and have a simpler design. They are suitable for high-drain devices such as digital cameras, handheld GPS devices, wireless gaming systems, toys and more¹.

Lithium-ion batteries are lighter, smaller and have more cycles and longer lifespan than NiMH batteries. They also do not have the memory effect and can recharge faster. They are ideal for portable and low-load devices and can tolerate a wider range of temperatures¹. However, they are more expensive and have lower voltage output than NiMH batteries¹.

NiMH batteries are considered safer than lithium-ion batteries because they contain less active material¹. Li-ion batteries can explode if they are overcharged or short-circuited. NiMH batteries can pop if they are overcharged too much or short circuit, but this is nothing compared to a Li-ion, which can potentially blow up¹. NiMH cells are better protected from thermal runaway than Lithium Ion.

So it depends on your needs. If you need a battery for high-drain devices then NiMH batteries might be a better choice for you. If you need a battery for portable or low-load devices then lithium-ion batteries might be a better choice for you.

You may want to check out the capabilities of NiMH batteries on Energizer’s link: Rechargeable Batteries | Energizer.

1 Capacity is measured in Milliamp Hours (mAh) – the higher the capacity, the longer the device will run.

2 Number of times a battery can be charged.

3 How long they hold their charge when not in use.

Note: I am not affiliated in any way to Energizer company.

Can Plastic Be Converted Back To Oil?

Bing Chat Answer: Yes, plastic can be converted back to oil through a process called pyrolysis. Pyrolysis utilizes high water temperatures and high reactor pressures to break down the plastic and convert it into fuels¹.

The Future Of Mass Transport Are Trucks

Nowadays, we are finding ways to save gasoline, and the most common gas consuming device for transportation are motorcycles, cars and buses. To save gasoline, you must transport more people in one go. Therefore, the solution must be bigger vehicles with bigger capacities for passengers. The solution must be less expensive and efficient. The solution is non other than trucks, large ten-wheeler trucks.

When you see a truck pass by, what do you see? Lots of cargo and goods being transported. But, what if you change the cargo container into seats for passengers instead of goods? Then, you could bring more people with less gas! All we have to do is convert the cargo space for passengers, similar to trains because of its large capacities.

I believe this is a viable and economical way to save petrol in order for people to move faster and safely. Trucks could be the better way to move people in another location with less cost because of higher savings. Now, in order to achieve this we need designers and engineers to design trucks for passengers.

Praise God!

Wind Energy Will Bring Down Prices Of All Goods

Wind Energy Will Bring Down Prices Of All Goods

We must be aggressive like the Germans on having offshore wind energy because I believe this will bring down inflation rapidly. Why? The reason why prices of goods are rising because of oil and gas prices. We all know that transportation of goods are dependent on gas prices because all trucks, railway, ships, planes and cars are gas-powered vehicles. If we shift from gas to electric vehicles, this will bring down the cost of goods being reliant on wind energy which is ‘free’ energy! However, there are challenges.

The challenges are lack of skilled workers, expansion of factories on producing more wind turbines for offshore, and of course investments. We need to act fast on investing on these proven, reliable, and effective solution on reduction of oil dependence. Another challenge is mostly political and approval of licenses to these manufacturers.

Offshore Wind Energy is not a pipe dream but a reality. We must know that wind energy is cost-effective, reliable, and clean source of electricity not only for businesses but for the entire economic activity that will bring down prices and lessen protests and strikes from workers, reduction of carbon emissions, for the environment for our children’s children. We need to change our minds regarding renewable energy that are proven, efficient, and more investment means lower costs because of demand and supply. Wind energy will also strengthen the electric grid against wars in Europe, and other countries. Being sustainable and self-reliant on energy means more cash in our pockets.

We must not wait but act as if our present depends on it. Our very existence on a fragile Earth being destroyed by fossil fuels, and carbon emissions. Destruction of natural resources and marine ecosystems because of oil spills. We must wake up people from leaders to individuals who need a secure financial system because of prices of goods and services. I believe that Green Energy will help us achieve lower prices from food, basic necessities to all products that will enhance and make our lives richer and enjoyable.

The future is now!

For more info, please visit: https://www.windindustry-in-germany.com/