How are offshore wind turbines kept at sea, and how is the generated energy transmitted to the shore? This is the subject of this post.
Category: Energy
Perovskite, the new material for solar energy
The perovskite promises to revolutionize the photovoltaic solar energy. Properties and use on solar energy are this post’s subjects.
Crookes radiometer
The Crookes radiometer, or light mill, it’s an experiment which demonstrate motion caused by electromagnetic radiation.
Tesla coil: what is it and how does it work?
In 1891, Nikola Tesla invented the Tesla coil, a transformer that produces very high voltage and high frequency current.
Electric energy transmission in DC (HVDC)
This post’s subject is high voltage transmission in direct current (HVDC). It explained the reason for using this transmission method.
Solar sail propulsion
The propulsion by solar sail can be an alternative for long space travel. This technology’s operation is this post’s subject.
Ion engine: how does it work?
The ion engine, used for decades, is the most efficient way to boost a spacecraft for space exploration.
Cyclotron: what is it and how it works?
The cyclotron is a particle accelerator invented in 1932, for research in High Energy Physics and isotope production.
Corona effect on electricity
This post’s subject is corona effect or corona discharge. This phenomenon is common in medium and high voltage transmission lines.
Magnetic circuits analysis
In this post, are shown the necessary concepts to make analysis of magnetic circuits, which is very similar to that of electric circuits.