We delve into energy conversion efficiencies of solar photovoltaics, fuel cells, the Hydrogen Economy, steam and hydro-turbines and ways you can conserve energy in your home.With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.Previous Pragmatic Episode Links:
Episode 2: The Battery Problem
Episode 2a: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part A
Episode 2b: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part B
Episode 2c: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part C
Episode 2d: The Battery Problem Follow-up Part D
Solar System Design Presentation
Embedded Episode Links:
Episode 2: The efficiency of coal vs combustion engine
Episode 2: Gas heating efficiency
Episode 2: Photovoltaics
Episode 2: Aurora PV inverter
Generator Efficiency Links:
Max Efficiency of Internal Combustion Engine - Physics Stack Exchange
Diesel Engines
Efficiency
Energy Conversion Efficiency
Shockley-Queisser
Hydroelectric Power Generation
PV Cell Efficiencies
Electric Generator
Fuel Cell Basics
Fuel Cell Efficiency
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Fluid Mechanics Equations
Home Energy Efficiency Links:
Glazing Your Home
Tubular Skylights
Insulate A Floor
Building Insulation
Where To Insulate Your Home
Building Material U-Values
Best Insulation Material
Conservation of Energy