Our dependence on electricity

[mountainm]

Don't forget osmotic power generation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osmotic_power

 

[santaman2000]

.......I bet japan doesn't think nucular (< G.W.Bushism!)

Not really a Bushism. It's the way more than 90% of Americans (myself included) pronounce it. Only highbrows actually say it correctly; and even they usually only do so when speaking formally.

 

[santaman2000]

After looking up thorium and discovering that one of it's decay products is radon gas, I'd hardly call it "clean."

 

[wingstoo]

After looking up thorium and discovering that one of it's decay products is radon gas, I'd hardly call it "clean."

http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/Radiation/UnderstandingRadiation/UnderstandingRadiationTopics/Radon/

We all breathe it in throughout our lives - for most UK residents, radon accounts for half of their total annual radiation dosage.
However, geological conditions in certain areas can lead to higher than average levels. Some of the highest radon levels have been found in the southwest, but levels well above average have been found in some other parts of the UK. Exposure to particularly high levels of radon may increase the risk of developing lung cancer.
The HPA has advised that indoor radon above an Action Level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre (Bq m[SUP]-3[/SUP]) should be reduced. Most homes in the UK have fairly low radon levels, with an average of about 20 Bq m[SUP]-3[/SUP]. The HPA conducts radon surveys for government departments, local councils, other organisations, and private householders.

 

[santaman2000]

http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/Radiation/UnderstandingRadiation/UnderstandingRadiationTopics/Radon/

Over here radon testing is one of the requirements before selling homes. Very few will actually be sold if significant radon is discovered.

Without actually looking it up, I suspect the largest contributor to the radiation exposure of most people here is medical and dental x-rays. Most people have a dental x-ray done annually and I personally average around three medical x-rays every two years or so.

 

[wingstoo]

In parts of the UK especially Cornwall the underlying granite is a big contributor. I have only had one x-ray done in the last five years and that was for a badly sprained ankle to check for any bone damage.

I found this a while back...

 

[santaman2000]

In parts of the UK especially Cornwall the underlying granite is a big contributor. I have only had one x-ray done in the last five years and that was for a badly sprained ankle to check for any bone damage......

You don't have an annual dental exam?

 

[wingstoo]

You don't have an annual dental exam?

I have two a year, but it doesn't involve any need for X-rays unless absolutely necessary, I don't recall the last time I needed a dental X-ray, has to be over 5 years though

 

[santaman2000]

I have two a year, but it doesn't involve any need for X-rays unless absolutely necessary, I don't recall the last time I needed a dental X-ray, has to be over 5 years though

I suppose it's a different protocol. I have two exams and professional cleanings a year. The dental x-ray is an annual part of the more major exam here.

I miss being on active duty; then I got four professional cleanings a year due to diabetes.

 

[petrochemicals]

After looking up thorium and discovering that one of it's decay products is radon gas, I'd hardly call it "clean."

http://energyfromthorium.com/2006/07/19/radon-from-thorium-i-dont-think-so/

next time on hairspring searchengine wars......

 

[santaman2000]

energyfromthorium.com/2006/07/19/radon-from-thorium-i-dont-think-so/

next time on hairspring searchengine wars.

Link's not working.

 

[wingstoo]

Try this one

http://energyfromthorium.com/2006/07/19/radon-from-thorium-i-dont-think-so/

 

[petrochemicals]

energyfromthorium.com/2006/07/19/radon-from-thorium-i-dont-think-so/

next time on hairspring searchengine wars.

that is this one, just with a http. in front. Ok Ill ammend the first post, but it didn't work to begin with..

http://energyfromthorium.com/2006/07/19/radon-from-thorium-i-dont-think-so/

 

[Swallow]

I think replacing down escalators with slides, shows some promise as energy saving measure.

 

[Swallow]

alternatively there is www.pavegen.com

 

[sandbender]

I think replacing down escalators with slides, shows some promoise as energy saving measure.

Brilliant!

 

[mountainm]

No one interested in Osmotic then? Given we're an island nation it seems like it has potential.

 

[Swallow]

No one interested in Osmotic then? Given we're an island nation it seems like it has potential.

Got a link for something a little less abstract (for this context) than the Wikipedia article?

Has anyone mentioned a stirling engine yet?

 

[mountainm]

Got a link for something a little less abstract (for this context) than the Wikipedia article?

Has anyone mentioned a stirling engine yet?

What context would that be? The wiki article has pretty much all the info you need to either get a grip on the basics or go and research it further.

 

[santaman2000]

that is this one, just with a http. in front. Ok Ill ammend the first post, but it didn't work to begin with..

http://energyfromthorium.com/2006/07/19/radon-from-thorium-i-dont-think-so/

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Still not truly "clean" but yeah, that is much better. How easy is it to tell the difference between the two radon gasses though when the agencies test fro radon on real estate for sale?