farmerben Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 The true stand alone application is on a boat. The trend on modern boats (especially catamarans) is to add as much solar as possible. And enough batteries to run household loads for 3 days, or motor 50 miles. Micro wind turbines for mounting on boats have been around for decades, but they suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgently Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, farmerben said: The true stand alone application is on a boat. The trend on modern boats (especially catamarans) is to add as much solar as possible. And enough batteries to run household loads for 3 days, or motor 50 miles. Micro wind turbines for mounting on boats have been around for decades, but they suck. On the other hand, many sailboats have enough lead in the keel to shield a tiny nuclear reactor. 500W versions should be legal. Nice base load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdJ Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) 23 hours ago, darthgently said: On the other hand, many sailboats have enough lead in the keel to shield a tiny nuclear reactor. 500W versions should be legal. Nice base load I am going to assume sarcasm in that statement. When the fuel is spent we will have some nice yellowcake to eat. And everyone who sails has a major in engineering to maintain the steam turbine and all the related plumbing involved. Last I knew nuclear is still just to heat water into high pressure steam to spin a turbine. Or have they developed a way to have it push electrons? Edited February 25 by ColdJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgently Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) 51 minutes ago, ColdJ said: I am going to assume sarcasm in that statement. When the fuel is spent we will have some nice yellowcake to eat. And everyone who sails has a major in engineering to maintain the steam turbine and all the related plumbing involved. Last I knew nuclear is still just to heat water into high pressure steam to spin a turbine. Or have they developed a way to have it push electrons? Good assumption. Well not sarcasm, humor, or an attempt at it. Though on further thinking an RTG as on the Pioneers would be nice. No steam generator required. Again, humor Edited February 25 by darthgently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 48 minutes ago, ColdJ said: Last I knew nuclear is still just to heat water into high pressure steam to spin a turbine. Or have they developed a way to have it push electrons? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermionic_converter Again, I understand the sarcasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdJ Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 1 hour ago, DDE said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermionic_converter Again, I understand the sarcasm. Interesting read. Your spaceship would never get cold. Maybe it should be used to stop the pipes freezing in Winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgently Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) 47 minutes ago, ColdJ said: Interesting read. Your spaceship would never get cold. Maybe it should be used to stop the pipes freezing in Winter. Ackshully, the keel being in the water would provide any modest excess cooling needed. And may even prevent getting iced in when anchored in arctic waters Edited February 25 by darthgently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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