Time To Use It, Tidal Energy

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Assalammualakum wbt.

Tidal energy is a form of hydro-power that converts the energy obtained from tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity. It is not yet widely used but it has potential for future electricity generation because it is more predictable than the wind and the sun.

ADVANTAGES OF TIDAL ENERGY

1. Predictable Energy Source:

Large amount of water moves in predictable patterns. This make it easier to harness the energy that generated by the tides because we can predict the tides as far as years ahead

2. Inexhaustible Source of Energy:
Tides will never run out anytime soon. they are controlled by the gravitational pull between the Earth, Sun and Moon. This means that as long as our Earth is being orbited by the Moon, the tides will continue to be there to produce energy and generate electricity

3. 100% Green:

There are zero carbon emissions used while producing electricity from tidal energy, making it an energy source that doesn't negatively affect the global environment. By the way, tidal energy can last for a very long time. Tidal energy plants are very simple and made of durable and simple materials that can withstand the time very well

DISADVANTAGES OF TIDAL ENERGY

1. Limited Locations:
There are very few ocean shores that are suitable for the construction of a tidal energy. Research has shown that only around 20 areas in the entire world would work to harness tidal energy.

2. High Construction Costs:

Expensive equipment are necessary to build a tidal energy plant. For your information, it is projected that tidal power will be commercially profitable within 2020 with better technology and larger scales.

3. Marine Life Effects:

The mounting of the turbines could greatly interrupt the habitats of marine life. It also will prevent natural movements of species.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF TIDAL ENERGY

Tidal Barrage:

These work rather like a hydro-electric scheme, except that the dam is much bigger. a huge barrage is built across a river estuary. When the tide goes in and out, the water flows through tunnels in the dam. The ebb and the flow of the tides can be used to turn a turbine or it can be used to push air through a pipe which then turns a turbine. Large lock gates like the ones used on canals, allow ships to pass.

Tidal Stream Generator:

This machine extracts kinetic energy from moving masses of water, tides in particular. These machines look like underwater wind turbines called as well,tidal turbines moved by the masses of water which move during the tide.

Dynamic Tidal Power:

This is a new and untested method of tidal power generation. It would involve creating large dam-like structure extending from the coast straight to the ocean with a perpendicular barrier at the far end, forming a large 'T' shape.

Renewable energy,better future

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Do It Right, Go Hybrid

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A hybrid vehicle uses two or more distinct types of power such as internal combustion engine plus electric motor. For example, in diesel-electric trains using diesel engines and electricity from
overhead lines and submarines that use diesels when surfaced and batteries when submerged. Other means to store energy include pressurized fluid in hydraulic hybrids. Power sources for hybrid vehicles include:

Coal, wood or other solid combustibles

Compressed or liquefied natural gas

Petrol (gasoline) or diesel fuel

Human powered, pedaling or rowing

Electromagnetic fields, radio waves

Electric batteries/capacitors

Overhead electricity

Hydraulic accumulator

Flywheel

Solar

Wind

More and more people are turning towards hybrid cars to control their budget as gas prices continue to get higher.

ADVANTAGES OF A HYBRID CAR

Environment Friendly:

Hybrid car runs cleaner and has better gas mile age than gasoline powered car which makes it more environmental friendly. Hybrid vehicle runs on twin powered engine, gasoline engine and electric motor which cuts off fuel consumption and conserves energy

Less Dependence On Fossil Fuels:

Hybrid cars are much cleaner which make them produce less emissions. Also they are made of lighter materials which mean less energy is required to run them. The engines are smaller and lighter, make them save much energy

Higher Resale Value:

Green vehicles have started commanding higher than average resale value. You can easily resell your vehicle at a premium price to buyers who are looking for it in case if you are not satisfied with it.

DISADVANTAGES OF A HYBRID CAR

Higher Maintenance Costs:

Continuous improvement in technology makes it harder for the mechanics to repair the car.

Presence of High Voltage in Batteries:

 

In case of an accident, the high voltage present inside the
batteries can prove lethal for you. There is high chance of you getting electrocuted in such cases which can also make the it harder for the rescuers to get the passengers and driver out of car

Produce less Power: 
Hybrid cars are twin powered engine. The gasoline engine which is primary source of power is much smaller as compared to what you get in a single engine powered car and electric motor is low power. Even if the power combined, both of them still
produce less power than the gas powered engine. This makes them only suitable for city driving and no for speed and acceleration.



HOW DOES IT WORKS?
    
1. Gasoline pump is the car’s
primary source of energy
2. Conventional fuel tank
3. Conventional internal combustion engine
4. Engine powers wheels through conventional gears and transmission
5. Electric power outlet connects to car’s batteries through a conventional plug-in power lead
6. Batteries charge up overnight while car is parked. The battery pack is usually stowed out of the way behind the rear seats.
7. Electric motor uses power from batteries to drive either two or all four wheels.
8. Regenerative brakes, slows down the wheels and returns otherwise wasted energy to the batteries

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