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Ethanol to Hydrogen Reactor Developed

Posted by michael on from the second-law-of-thermodynamics-still-problematic dept.

guacamolefoo writes "CNN reports that researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a small (2 ft. high) hydrogen reactor that turns ethanol into hydrogen and then uses a fuel cell to turn the hydrogen into electricity. It notably does not use fossil fuels in the process. I knew that liquor would save us all some day."

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  1. i have BIG plans!!! by bongobongo · · Score: 0, Troll

    i'm going to use the power generated by the booze i pour in to RUN MY OWN BOOZE FACTORY !!!!!!!!!11!!

  2. Re:Making ethanol uses fossil fuels by Djinh · · Score: 0, Troll

    So which part of "it takes more energy to produce a gallon of ethanol than you get by burning it" don't you understand?

    Or will you just legislate the Laws of Thermodynamics away?

  3. Re:Correction by DrSkwid · · Score: 0, Troll


    I know, that was my point.

    18 light years in summer and 8 light years in winter is clearly a mis-understanding of the factors invovled.

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