On 05/11/2011 20:27, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
dennis@home wrote:


"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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Tim Streater wrote:

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No, what we need is to replace and add to the existing fleet of nukes.

exactly.

It fits every single real requirement.
- low carbon
- cheap
- dispatchable (up to a surprising degree)
- fuel is easily stockpiled and comes from 'friendly' places.
- needs no massive grid upgrades
- compact and very low environmental impact.
- ultra low pollution.

I would go along with that as well.

And its the easiest way to mass produce hydrogen to power vehicles.

No one in their right minds wants to do that.

Seems to be catching on slowly though:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14979817

Could make synthetic diesel though.

You can superheat the water which lowers the energy needed to split it
into its elements.


Only the utter panic in peoples minds is the barrier.

CND has a lot to answer for.

--
Roger Chapman