Energy

Thermal energy from friction | Work and energy | Physics | Khan Academy

In this video David shows how the area under a Force vs. position graph equals the work done by the force and solves some sample problems. Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/work-and-energy/work-and-energy-tutorial/v/work-energy-problem-with-friction?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=physics Missed the previous lesson? https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/work-and-energy/work-and-energy-tutorial/v/work-as-area-under-curve?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=physics Physics on Khan Academy: Physics is the study of the basic principles that govern the physical world around us. … Read more

Thermal Energy Storage Tank Build

Did this for my Mechanical Engineering senior project at Cal Poly Pomona. Check out full project info here: https://portfolium.com/martinruiz1 Thermal Energy Tank: Our design utilizes Phase Change Material in order to store heat for later use. The phase change material used is paraffin wax, which can be thought of as like candle wax except it … Read more

Solar Energy: Introduction to Photovoltaic Cells – NCSSM Renewable Energy Seminar

Join Dahl Winters, from the Research Triangle Institute, as she explains the fundamentals of solar photovoltaics and gives a hands-on demonstration on how to build a solar iPad charger. NCSSM, a publicly funded high school in North Carolina, provides exciting, high-level STEM learning opportunities. If you appreciate this video, please consider making a tax-deductible donation … Read more

Storing the Sun’s Energy in Liquid Could Change Solar Forever

Researchers have just found two new ways to make solar power more efficient. Could this solve our energy crisis? These Massive Geoengineering Projects Won’t Stop Global Warming – https://youtu.be/tKzlYtTjxoU Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here – http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: The American Solar Industry Had a Historic Year https://www.seeker.com/the-american-solar-industry-had-a-historic-year-2307076151.html “America’s solar industry is booming, showing … Read more

amazing homemade gasifier uses wood pellets to run generator — renewable alternative energy video

Gasifier uses wood pellets to create flammable mixture that a generator can run on without gasoline. This video shows how it was constructed, how it works, and how to use it from start to finish. Great project for anyone looking for alternative energy or wanting to live off the grid. Just for some clarification — … Read more