…to rule them all. However, if you understand the thermodynamics of prime movers, you will inevitably conclude that the world is evolving towards solar, semi-conductors, electro-magnetic motors, lithium batteries and…
…the early 1980s. (2) How are neodymium magnets used? These magnets are used in electric motors, generators (especially wind turbines) and other electronics (especially computer hard drives, audio equipment, and…
…magnetic forces on pages 2-3, covering magnetic fields (m3), magnetic flux (Webers) and magnetic flux density (Teslas). Magnets are the basis for all electric motors and over 95% of today’s…
…below. The largest categories are electric motors (15%), passenger cars (13%), residential heat (10%), manufacturing processes (6%) and other electrical appliances (5%). Although note that this is also because these…
…justifies the electrification of light passenger vehicles, as electric motors are 2-6x more efficient than combustion engines. But we still see high-density hydrocarbons retaining a major role in aviation, long-distance…
…for key materials used in batteries, motors and traction inverters, such as lithium, fluorinated polymers, battery-grade nickel, graphite, copper, Rare Earth Metals and SiC. Retirement rates of vehicles depend on…
…energy transition from first principles… Energy theory from first principles: energy units, thermo-dynamics, electricity, electrochemistry, magnets and motors and semiconductors. https://thundersaidenergy.com/2022/08/25/energy-units-life-the-universe-and-everything/ Decarbonization technologies from first principles: renewables, batteries, EVs, EV charging, lithium…
Electric currents create magnetic fields. Moving magnets induce electric currents. These principles underpin 95% of global power generation, 50% of wind turbines, motors that comprise 45% of electricity use, heat…
…include electric motors, including for electric vehicles; electric compressors, especially for HVAC applications and heat pumps; wind turbines. More mundanely, permanent magnets are also sold into ordinary household appliances like…
…Electrical grade steel is used in electric motors, transformers and generators, in order to create electro-magnetic fields. Finally, PV silicon is a semiconductor, around 10,000 more resistive than conductive metals,…