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To: Wonder Warthog; boris
It is theoretically possible to build electrolyzers which are MORE than 100% electrically efficient (i.e. high-temp. ones which are run capturing the waste heat from another power source).

Huh? Anytime I see folks start to talk about "MORE than 100% (electrically) efficient", I have major heartburn. Ever heard of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics? These are not man's laws, to be sidestepped or ignored with the help of sharp lawyers at $350/hour. No, these are, so far, immutable laws of nature, and if you've truly figured out a way around them, I want a piece of that action.

Also, care to address the energy density issues (see post #38) with compressed hydrogen storage for automotive use? Or are we going to be expect to refuel every 25 miles or so?

45 posted on 03/24/2002 7:13:54 AM PST by FreedomPoster
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To: FreedomPoster, Boris
"Huh? Anytime I see folks start to talk about "MORE than 100% (electrically) efficient", "

Yes, MORE THAN 100% ELECTRICALLY EFFICIENT---NOT, PLEASE, MORE THAN 100% THERMODYNAMICALLY EFFICIENT. There IS a difference, folks, which is why I DESCRIBED THE MECHANISM in the post. Until you guys actually learn the fundamentals of thermodynamics, it is useless to try to have a discussion.

69 posted on 03/25/2002 2:58:44 AM PST by Wonder Warthog
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