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Written by Denson Smith
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Tuesday, 05 September 2006 |
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One of the most cost effective, energy efficient construction method is monolithic domes. Contruction costs are about the same as a traditional structure of the same square feet of floor space. Monolithic literally means "one rock". They are one piece of reinforced concrete and many times stronger than 20th century houses. The concrete is insulated on the outside and provides a large thermal mass which greatly lowers heating and cooling costs. They require only about 1/3 of the heating and cooling load of a traditional house of the same size and have proven to be able to easily withstand 200 mph winds. 
The house pictured above has been through several hurricanes with local winds over 100 mph with only very minor damage.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 09 April 2007 )
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Written by Denson Smith
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Friday, 01 September 2006 |
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Remote power systems are power storage/generation solutions that will work in places where access to the power grid is expensive or unavailable. Remote power applications include: - Camping power
- SUV power
- RV Power
- Job Site Power
- Industrial Power
- Emergency Power
Requirements for remote power systems for backpack camping, SUV's, RV's, job sites remote industrial power and emergency power are very similar. The main difference is in the scale and type of components: - Sufficient - A good way to design a remote power system is to decide on your maximum power requirement and work backwards to choose components.
- Efficient - You can only take so much fuel with you and transporting it is a big logistics problem. Devices that use less power or generate power more efficiently save fuel.
- Lightweight - The less components weigh the more power it is practical to transport.
- Small - The smaller components are the more practical they are to store and move.
- Durable - Components and fuel storage must be shock resistant and resistant to the elements
- Reliable - The fact that you are remote means you can't run out for a replacement.
- Cost effective - The overall system must be cost effective for the desired job.
Short term remote power only needs a good storage component. Longer term solutions need both power storeage and power generation. The greatest callenge of remote power generation is a fuel source. This is why solar, wind and hydro powered systems are so popular for remote applications.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 10 September 2006 )
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Written by Denson Smith
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Monday, 28 August 2006 |
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Remote power systems can be any type of power system for remote use from a pocket sized cell phone charger to a portable gas turbine. Remote Power can be anywhere that the commercial power grid is not available. Examples are remote cabins and jobsites. Remote power systems can usually also double as emergency power systems.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 10 September 2006 )
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