[PSUBS-MAILIST] Powering the Hunley (was: Langkawi Islands)

[Michael B Holt <michaelbholt@juno.com>]

On Fri, 28 Jan 2000 11:53:59 -0800 (PST) Ray Keefer writes:
>I get the sense we are getting a bit silly. ;) 

Ya think?

>I for one can solve both the horsepower and "meaningful work for crack 
>babes" all in one shot. Instead of electric motors use the "babes" for 
>propulsion ala Hunley fashion. They get a workout and you don't have to
worry 
>about horsepower. Or even where to put the horse.

You're the best manager of us all, Ray.  I never thought of that, and I
should
have.

This gives me an opportunity to ask a question about the Hunley.

One approach to power was something called "ammoniacal" power.
This obviously (I think) means ammonia was the power.  Any idea
how this would work?

I'm still amazed that they tried to build an electric motor.

And I'm (also) still convinced that a replica Hunley would make
a fantastic entry into the Submarine Races as FAU.   (Imagine it
made of fiberglass and submerging to only about a diameter
below the surface.)

>For that matter how much power do you get out of a "dead horse"?

Can you get ammonia from a dead horse?   Want to power the boat
with methane?   Hmmmm . . . . . 




Michael B. Holt                       Oregon Hill, Richmond, Virginia,
U.S.A.
"The art of the thing is to make it all look easy."    --Frank Mulville

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