the future of space exploration. Despite the dream of space exploration being a peaceful one, the space program only came about as the result of the cold war. The program improved the military capabilities of the nation, and also demonstrated its power. After the space race ended, the US space program started to lose its funding. Space exploration can be very expensive, and with the arms race over, some people do not believe that space…
Despite being a relatively new source of energy, nuclear energy has emerged as one of the most influential energy sources. Nuclear power was developed in the 1950s after several years of intensive research on atoms, uranium, and radioactivity (Ferguson, 22). Initially, nuclear energy was mainly applied in the military field through the production of destructive weapons such as bombs. However, as years progressed, it became an essential component of industrial production. Nuclear energy is…
Chadwick, Curie, Frederic, Fermi, Hahn, Strassmann all eventually led to the discovery of Nuclear Power or Energy, which is believed to be the panacea of energy crises that currently exist. It is a boon to the modern society for it can produce humungous amounts of energy from an amount of material as little as that of a spoonful. Interesting, isn’t it? And it is gaining support and momentum from all major powers quite in a fast manner. More so, it is said to reduce drastically…
global warming. Therefore, the best way to mitigate the problem is to replace coal and oil with cleaner sources of energy. Solar and wind power are among the most commonly cited solutions, but there is another alternative. Nuclear power, an emission-free and efficient source of energy, should be strongly considered as an alternative to fossil fuels. Nuclear power is often unfairly maligned and…
Photovoltaics convert sunlight directly into electricity. Solar thermal generators use sunlight to heat water and produce electricity from steam. Hydro-electric power plant generates electricity. Tidal power seems to be the most successful development of energy from the ocean. Wind power is used to produce electricity as it has high energy potential. Biofuels have been and remain a major source of energy throughout the history of civilisation. Geothermal energy is categorised…
Nuclear Accident at Three Mile Island I’m going to tell you about the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island. On March 28, 1979, the power plant built near Middletown, PA partially melted down. Still today it is the most serious accident in U.S. nuclear power plant operating history. The accident is said to have been caused by a combination of equipment malfunctions, design problems, as well as worker errors. (www.NRC.gov/threemileisland) The accident started at 4am on wednesday, March 28,…
of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and tidal energy, are at a disadvantage given that they are dependent on meteorological conditions [4]. The energy harnessed from geothermal resources can be utilized in various manners including providing power generation, heating and cooling through indirect applications, and heating and cooling supplied by direct-use applications. Fluid stored at warm temperatures can be utilized when needed by running the fluid through a ground source heat pump in…
There are many convieneces to solar power, but of course nothing is perfect. It is more convienet for the consumer because they will not have to purchase things to run their house or car, they could just have the solar pannels themselves and be independent. The one and major inconveience of solar power is what do you do on a cloudy day? Or if one place does not get a lot of sun how can it run? Advantages: Solar energy is a renewable resource that is environmentally friendly. Unlike fossil…
approximately 35 thousand dollars. Together with their automotive industry, Tesla has established a network of charging stations throughout the United States to offer drivers usage when away from home (TechCrunch), allowing…
sustainable and free power solutions are the future because they are relevant regardless of where you live in the world. If you live in a remote area or you would like to generate your own power and you are trying to find the best alternative sources of energy for your house, you are in the right place! Living off the grid is one of the many choices you can make to take care of the environment. For most people, finding alternative…