- #1
rashad465
- 4
- 0
So the increased velocity wouldn't be able to push the generator?anorlunda said:
That is not the way a funnel works. The velocity increases as the funnel gets narrower, not the pressure. It is explained by Bernoulli's Principle.
Power plants have already researched and exploited all imaginable ways to use regenerative energy or to make themselves more efficient. It would be worth many billions of dollars to get even a 1% increase in efficiency.
Did you read the link that @anorlunda provided? Does it discuss ways to passively increase the energy in the flow of a gas?rashad465 said:So the increased velocity wouldn't be able to push the generator?
The link did not work for meberkeman said:Did you read the link that @anorlunda provided? Does it discuss ways to passively increase the energy in the flow of a gas?
This?rashad465 said:The link did not work for me
Hmm, agreed, it's not working for me either. Probably just a typo in the link.rashad465 said:The link did not work for me
I read the wikipedia page and I understand now that Bernoulli's principle would apply to this scenario. Thanks for your helpberkeman said:Hmm, agreed, it's not working for me either. Probably just a typo in the link.
When something like that happens, and @anorlunda gave you the keyword for the link, all you have to do is use those words in your own search at Wikipedia or via Google. Please read the Wikipedia page about the Bernoulli Principle, and let us know if that helps you to figure our the answers to your question. Thanks.
EDIT -- Oops, @rootone aced me out again.
You're welcome. keep on asking questions and learning! That's how we all got started.rashad465 said:I read the wikipedia page and I understand now that Bernoulli's principle would apply to this scenario. Thanks for your help
Many motor car engines use a Turbo to force more air / fuel into the cylinders. This actually take energy from the engine despite the net gain in power because of the extra fuel burned.rashad465 said:If waste CO2 is collected through a pipe from a power plant can it be used to turn a generator by increasing its pressure with a funnel?
See diagram:View attachment 219226
I have been wondering whether this is possible as I feel it could be very useful in the energy industry.
Yes, waste CO2 can be captured and used to power generators through a process called carbon capture and utilization (CCU). This involves capturing CO2 emissions from industrial processes and converting them into usable fuel through chemical reactions.
Using waste CO2 for electricity generation helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. It also provides a sustainable and renewable energy source, as CO2 can be continuously captured and used for power generation.
While the use of waste CO2 for electricity generation is still in its early stages, there are several projects and pilot plants around the world that are successfully implementing CCU technology. As the demand for clean energy increases, it is likely that this technology will be used on a larger scale in the future.
The main challenge is the high cost of capturing and converting CO2 into usable fuel. There are also concerns about the efficiency and scalability of this technology. Additionally, there is a need for further research and development to improve the process and make it more cost-effective.
Yes, besides electricity generation, waste CO2 can also be used for other purposes such as producing biofuels, chemicals, and building materials. This allows for a more circular and sustainable use of CO2, reducing its impact on the environment.