Re: Devastation in pictures | Forum — The Modern Antiquarian

smallblueplanet Jan 3, 2005 22:27:43

Replying to FourWinds

Like this then?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3536156.stm

<b>What does the sun burn then? </b> Oh yeah, hydrogen.....

FUSION power offers the potential of an almost limitless source of energy for future generations but it also presents some formidable scientific and engineering challenges. It is called 'fusion' because it is <b>based on fusing light nuclei such as hydrogen</b> isotopes to release energy. The process is similar to that which powers the sun and other stars.

I'd learn a bit more chemistry if I was you.

pixie1948 Jan 3, 2005 22:48:35

Replying to smallblueplanet

What happens to the oxygen thats produced? One atom of oxygen for every 2 atoms of hydrogen. I hope someone can find a use for it (I'm no scientist).

Elaine

FourWinds Jan 4, 2005 07:44:32

Replying to smallblueplanet

>> I'd learn a bit more chemistry if I was you.

I know enough to deal with this shit thanks. I thought you were referring to Hydrogen Power Cells, the sort that prototype cars run on, which is what most people think of when they talk of Hydrogen power. For these you have to produce massive amounts of hydrogen and then cool it to make it liquid. This takes energy and is not an efficient process.

Stable fusion will not happen in our lifetimes. I'd wake up and smell the coffee if I were you :-)

Sleeping Beauty