The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXIX

Spooler · 02-15-2021, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Sounds like the process of getting CARB approval on car parts in Commiefornia

It is worse.

old guy · 02-15-2021, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Feel bad for those in Texas with no power. Read that about half the windmills are frozen.

That what happens with too much Green.

This is also why ya can’t depend on electric cars

old guy · 02-15-2021, 10:45 PM

14* and snowing like a mofo with winds of 25+ mph..... expecting 8-10” of snow by morning

BettyZ · 02-15-2021, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I have worked with construction mangers that built nuclear power plants in their previous careers. It is a long process. Rusty may know more than I do. It is 10 to 20 year process with all the red tape. Just nuts.

Grandfather is a retired nuc engineer. Before all the red tape and OSHA and "maybe you need a silver suit for this." We figure the radiation made him stronger; he fell off the Grand Teton, broke six bones, and hiked down to the local ER for treatment..

Rusty · 02-15-2021, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Nuclear is the best and simplest fix! Why is America so scared of it?

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Nuke is the way to go. It's the cheapest per MW produced and the cleanest. Only 3 problems with it.

1. Cost and time to get the permits. 2 to 4 billions dollars and 15 years.

2. Cost 20 billion, and time to build a nuke. 15 to 20 yrs and more than one company to share the cost.

3. What do you do with the waste. Yucca Mountain is the perfect place. But you have "Not in my backyard" people. Then you have to transport it. People are scare chitless over that.

Rusty · 02-15-2021, 11:28 PM

Nuclear Premature Ejaculator reps.

Does it glow in the dark?

old guy · 02-16-2021, 12:14 AM

Had to do an airport run tonight and along the way is a solar farm, all of the panels were covered with snow for as far as the eye could see

and that was before tonight’s storm had even started

Rusty · 02-16-2021, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by old guy

Had to do an airport run tonight and along the way is a solar farm, all of the panels were covered with snow for as far as the eye could see

and that was before tonight’s storm had even started

The problem with solar. The sun has to shine in it. If 1/8 of the panel is covered. You lose 50% of the output of that panel. If 50% is covered. You get maybe get 10 to 15% output. Leaves, snow, dust, bird chit, or anything else blown on to the panel will cause problems. Renewable power depends on nature. Nature is not dependable. Wind turbines operate within a narrow range of wind speeds. Something like 6 to 23 mph. Too slow. Won't make enough power. Too much speed, and they come apart. If you do the math. At around 25 mph. The tip speed of a 90ft long blade is close to the speed of sound. In high winds. They lock the blades to keep from spinning, and turn them to neutral position.

Renewable power also get tax subsidies. They operate at a lose. The subsidies make up the difference. If you eliminate the subsidies. They would all go under within a month. Their cost of MegaWatt is just to high compared to natural gas.

jwick · 02-16-2021, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The problem with solar. The sun has to shine in it. If 1/8 of the panel is covered. You lose 50% of the output of that panel. If 50% is covered. You get maybe get 10 to 15% output. Leaves, snow, dust, bird chit, or anything else blown on to the panel will cause problems. Renewable power depends on nature. Nature is not dependable. Wind turbines operate within a narrow range of wind speeds. Something like 6 to 23 mph. Too slow. Won't make enough power. Too much speed, and they come apart. If you do the math. At around 25 mph. The tip speed of a 90ft long blade is close to the speed of sound. In high winds. They lock the blades to keep from spinning, and turn them to neutral position.

Renewable power also get tax subsidies. They operate at a lose. The subsidies make up the difference. If you eliminate the subsidies. They would all go under within a month. Their cost of MegaWatt is just to high compared to natural gas.

There you go using logic and facts again. Don’t you know we live in fairy tale land?

Rusty · 02-16-2021, 01:53 AM

jchammond · 02-16-2021, 05:27 AM

T-33 & bout to roll

You Guy’s have a Great Day

God-Speed · 02-16-2021, 06:48 AM

Good Freezing Tuesday Morning All. 7* this morning with a high today of just 27* with a 20% chance of wintry mix.

So once again stay warm campers.

Stay Safe, Stay Positive and Keep Washing Those Hands.

JLarson · 02-16-2021, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Nuke is the way to go. It's the cheapest per MW produced and the cleanest. Only 3 problems with it.

1. Cost and time to get the permits. 2 to 4 billions dollars and 15 years.

2. Cost 20 billion, and time to build a nuke. 15 to 20 yrs and more than one company to share the cost.

3. What do you do with the waste. Yucca Mountain is the perfect place. But you have "Not in my backyard" people. Then you have to transport it. People are scare chitless over that.

One of my brothers is a Nuclear Engineer, confirms all you've stated. He said the biggest barrier is overcoming residual fear that people have over another "3 Mile Island" or similar. Most legislation that now makes it so time consuming and expensive came about as a result of fear, as opposed to logic, but I guess that applies to most legislation for everything, not just nuclear.

old guy · 02-16-2021, 07:28 AM

Saw an article this morning that Jaguar will be all electric by 2025

And another one bites the dust

Rusty · 02-16-2021, 08:55 AM

I'z up.

I got to stop staying up late when I'm working.

It rained until about 2am here. Temp is 31F with a high of 34F. It's going to drop to 12F tonight. Brrr.

Looking outside. Everything has a coat of ice on it.

02-15-2021, 10:45 PM	#3888 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,710 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	14* and snowing like a mofo with winds of 25+ mph..... expecting 8-10” of snow by morning Rusty, Hotrodz, sx moneypit and 2 others like this. __________________ I better walk before they make me run....

02-15-2021, 11:28 PM	#3891 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Nuclear Premature Ejaculator reps. Does it glow in the dark? jwick, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 3 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-16-2021, 12:14 AM	#3892 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,710 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	Had to do an airport run tonight and along the way is a solar farm, all of the panels were covered with snow for as far as the eye could see and that was before tonight’s storm had even started Rusty, Hotrodz, Spooler and 3 others like this. __________________ I better walk before they make me run....

02-16-2021, 01:53 AM	#3895 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	__________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-16-2021, 05:27 AM	#3896 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	T-33 & bout to roll You Guy’s have a Great Day God-Speed, Hotrodz, johnxxx and 2 others like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

02-16-2021, 06:48 AM	#3897 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,365 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	Good Freezing Tuesday Morning All. 7* this morning with a high today of just 27* with a 20% chance of wintry mix. So once again stay warm campers. Stay Safe, Stay Positive and Keep Washing Those Hands. Rusty, Hotrodz, johnxxx and 3 others like this.

02-16-2021, 07:28 AM	#3899 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,710 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	Saw an article this morning that Jaguar will be all electric by 2025 And another one bites the dust God-Speed, Rusty, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ I better walk before they make me run....

02-16-2021, 08:55 AM	#3900 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I'z up. I got to stop staying up late when I'm working. It rained until about 2am here. Temp is 31F with a high of 34F. It's going to drop to 12F tonight. Brrr. Looking outside. Everything has a coat of ice on it. Hotrodz, johnxxx, old guy and 1 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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