What’s the Big Deal (Power Tripping 102) Dustin Teply (Andrew Kelley) Chapter 3: What’s the Big Deal (Power Tripping 102) Dustin Teply (Andrew Kelley)
SI: Energy (J) Power (W) Quantity Rate P = E/t James Watt 1 HP = 33,000 ftlb/ min 1 HP = 746 W Units: BTU/hr, cal/day (erg/sec) SI: Energy (J) Power (W) Quantity Rate P = E/t Energy is a quantity, power is energy per time
Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Geothermal Power & Energy Density Gas = 80x Lithium Battery 1908 Model T vs. 2010 Ford Fusion 7.6 HP/L 70 HP/L Renewable vs. Hydrocarbons Cities Population Appliances
Conclusion Energy Power Energy Density Technology
Questions What is power? Energy Density of coal vs. wood? What is the driving force behind wealth?