archimedian screw
March 12th 2008 04:51
What is an archmedian screw? Well it is a 4000 year old invention being used in todays times to generate Hydro power in small localised sites.
I know Hydro power is pretty much a dirty word in these drought stricken times, but, this system replaces all the water back into the source after the diversion, and lets face it, there are still places in Australia that are overflowing with water so we may as well make the most of it.
So here is how it works from the Friends of the Earth website
For more info CLICK HERE to gothe Friends of the Earth website, I recomend you take the time to look around this site, lotsa great articles on local projects working towards a better planet.
Cheers
Louie from the road
I know Hydro power is pretty much a dirty word in these drought stricken times, but, this system replaces all the water back into the source after the diversion, and lets face it, there are still places in Australia that are overflowing with water so we may as well make the most of it.
So here is how it works from the Friends of the Earth website
Cast your mind back to history lessons and the Greek scientist Archimedes. He invented the Archimedean screw for pushing water uphill. It’s been used for thousands of years to help irrigate crops.
Several years ago manufacturer Ritz Atro discovered another use for the screw. By reversing the process so that the weight of the water turns the screw electricity can be generated.
An Archimedean screw being used to generate electricty.
It works in exactly the same way as a dynamo on a bicycle wheel.
Instead of the wheel being turned by the cyclist, it’s the screw being turned by the water.
Several years ago manufacturer Ritz Atro discovered another use for the screw. By reversing the process so that the weight of the water turns the screw electricity can be generated.
An Archimedean screw being used to generate electricty.
It works in exactly the same way as a dynamo on a bicycle wheel.
Instead of the wheel being turned by the cyclist, it’s the screw being turned by the water.
For more info CLICK HERE to gothe Friends of the Earth website, I recomend you take the time to look around this site, lotsa great articles on local projects working towards a better planet.
Cheers
Louie from the road
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While it does sound like average sex with a greek dude, it's a cool invention!
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No need for me here, ill leave the jokes to you two