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Non Life Sciences => Technology => Topic started by: erickejah on 26/12/2008 20:04:45

Title: Energy revolution
Post by: erickejah on 26/12/2008 20:04:45

A device developed by Michael Bernitsas, a professor in the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, can harness energy from slow moving ocean and river currents. The machine is called VIVACE. It could open the door to a new, reliable and affordable alternative energy source.
http://www.engin.umich.edu/newscenter/feature/vivace/ (http://www.engin.umich.edu/newscenter/feature/vivace/)

Title: Energy revolution
Post by: chris on 01/01/2009 04:04:07

How does it work?

Title: Energy revolution
Post by: AB Hammer on 02/01/2009 04:18:26

LOL Old technology but small water wheels [::)]
Paddle/water wheels have been doing that on rivers and waterways for hundreds of years. What I am saying is that the technology comes from the ancient ideas. But this means ancient is not always obsolete.