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The famous Big Allis ( an Allis-Chalmers generator made originally in l959) and possibly still in use though re-armatured a number of times, was rated-after preliminary tests at the Argonne National Labs-they intended to use it for atojm-smashing , not regular power generation, at get this, l5 BEV. BEV? Billion Electron Volts, don"t spend it all in one place, it was claimed the exciters or starting motors alone drew l5 MEV (Million electron-volts) Popular Mechanics sang the praises of this famous generator that could (Jack the energies up to l5 BEV!) There you have it. There are probably higher powered units for purely experimental work bit iI"ll stand by Big Allis.
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How do power plants work?
A diesel engine converts the energy contained in the diesel fuel into mechanical energy in the form of rotation of a shaft. The shaft turns a generator which is essentially a magnet contained within a coil of wire. The generator converts the rotational energy into a voltage across the coil - electrical energy. Diesel plants are used primarily in two applications: 1. There is a need for an emergency source of backup electrical power, and the relatively low 'first cost' of diesel generation combined with its ability to start up rather rapidly (often in 10 sec or less) are attractive features. Incidentally, there is a special case of this 'emergency' application - in the entertainment industry, it is common for diesel gensets to be used to power lights and sound for special events. For example, rock musicians often bring in special diesel power plants to support their performances rather than relying on the available commercial supplier. Another special case is that for the past several cycles, NBC's broadcasts of the Olympics have been powered by diesel gensets. Olympics venues are often in remote areas where the existing power infrastructure is limited and it doesn't make economic sense to expand those facilities for games lasting only two-three weeks. Also, that has allowed NBC to design one set of broadcast equipment so that they don't have to deal with the fact that the frequency of indigenous power infrastructure varies from one host country to the next. 2. There is a need for a base-load source of modest size and low first cost. This is most often the case in areas where there is no commercial power supplier, and the amount of capacity that is needed is relatively small. The downside of diesel plants include: 1. They are very noisy. 2. They are not very efficient - diesel engines produce a lot of waste heat. Practical economies exist only if there are no local sources of fuel, and the cost of transporting diesel fuel is favorable compared with the cost of bringing in the fuels required for alternative technologies. 3. Diesel fuel has to be transported to and stored on the site. Diesel power plants that have operated for a number of years in developing areas are typically horrible examples of environmental contamination. 4. The airborn effluent from diesel plants is noxious. 5. Diesel engines require a lot of maintenance.
How much energy is needed to pulverize one ton of concrete?
2288777744x10 to the power of Bush
What are advantage of compacting concrete using a steel rod?
I think you are talking about embedding steel rods (rebars) in concrete, right? This would make the concrete much stronger. It is called reinforced concrete, and you can make all sorts of structures with it, something that you can't do with ordinary concrete. Though, I am not even sure anyone is using non-reinforced concrete nowadays.
How much is a brick?
not much
What is meant by Construction equipment in highway?
It is a category of vehicular license. License plates are so-marked. this includes non-self-propelled vehicles such as trailers, air compressors, generator kits, etc if they traverse a public highway. Construction equipment in Transit is a Vehicular licensing category. Tar spreaders are another example.
What is the difference between a commercial power generator and a regular power generator?
The difference between a commercial power generator and a regular power generator is that a commercial one is much expensive than the regular one. It's much better to purchase the regular generator if your not planning to use it for business purposes.
How much money can you make from being a champion generator?
A generator is not an occupation, but a source of power used to re-power a house, or certain appliances in case of power shortage, black outs, or bad weather conditions.
Is generator used in nuclear or solar energy?
Generators are nearly always used for nuclear power, and sometimes used for solar power. In nuclear power plants, the reactor makes steam to run a generator. Much of solar produced electricity does not use a generator, but produces power through a photovoltaic effect. Concentrated solar can be used to make steam to run a generator.
Is generator power better than my normal electric power?
Your normal electric power is made to power all of your household. A generator requires much more maintenance, so if you have the option of using normal electric power, there is much less hassle. The generator can be kept for emergencies.
How is power used?
To make steam, to turn a generator.
What is the price range when purchasing a power generator?
The price range when purchasing a power generator depends a great deal on the size of a generator. A small generator for the garage can be purchased for $100.00 while a large industrial generator can cost as much as $30,000.00.
Is an electric power generator safer than a natural gas powered generator?
You can purchase an electric power generator, but it won't do you much good if the electric goes out. A kerosene or deisel generator would be a better choice.
How do you make a mini generator?
There are an unlimited number of ways you could make a mini generator. You could use fan power for example.
How much can you power on a 1600 generator?
If the 1600 represents 1600 watts like most generator numbers do, then the generator can deliver enough power to run a 1600 watt load connected to it.
How do you properly install a wind power generator and how much does it typically cost?
To properly install a wind power generator, it will typically cost around 40,000 dollars to install a generator that is large enough to power the entire home.
How much is a wind power generator?
The cost of installing a home wind power generator depends on the kilowatt it produces. A 1 kilowatt wind power generator usually costs $3000-$7000. A 7 kilowatt wind power generator costs $20,000-$40,000. The more kilowatt it produces, the more costly it is.
How much wind power to light a bulb?
You need a wind power generator to make the electric energy to hook your light to. Maybe charging a battery with the wind generator and running the light bulb off the battery will provide better service.
