Green Car project

Power point presentation THE GREEN CAR PROJECT

I first floated the Green Car Project over a year ago as a result of reading the Bob Boyce D9 document where Patrick Kelly suggested that it is easier to use the Bob Boyce cell to run a constant rev engine which would lend itself to an electric vehicle were an engine is used to charge the batteries much like a diesel electric train concept. The aim is to minimise the battery storage and maximise the range of the vehicle.

We are now very close to testing the complete Bob Boyce cell to determine if the 3 frequencies will in fact dramatically increase the gas production to something in the claimed order of 50 litres per min. So far we have achieved 12 Litres per min using the cell as a straight series electrolysis cell. This is not practical to run for prolonged times as it would cook it self. We have had to rebuild the the cell and seal it to prevent a corona effect between the outside perspex casing and the inner plastic slabs holding the 101 plates.

Although there is some new deterioration we hope to at least get a good test done when the coil is complete.

We also have a GEET system in the making and several other bits of technology that can be used in the GREEN CAR Project. At least we have the foundations emerging and in place for a good start next year.

Time will fly fast as it has done this year but it is hoped we can enter something in the Green Fleet Race such as a standard car running clean on HOH but with some fuel. That is in our reach without funding so we will continue to strive for practical and reliable Green Technologies.

A strange corona that did not ignite the HOH - luckily - note the plastic breakdown.

Our Bob Boyce Cell at the June meeting 2008

Coil in the making - first winding

Proposed trip to Green Diesel

Please register for the trip by the Nov Meeting this Tuesday.

We hope you received the email regarding the bus trip to the Green Diesel manufacturer here in Melbourne and then a trip to Geelong to see the development plant. The proposed date is Nov 8 and meeting at the Mount Waverley Community Centre and ready to leave at 11.00 am.

Please contact Ian on 03 94572814 or preferably email to nutech@tpg.com.au and let me know if you intend to go. We need about 14 and it maybe family members can come as well if numbers are low.

We had a great meeting and I know many folk were excited about this great new technology.

Visit the ATA at Save Water, Save Energy Expo

When: 17th-19th October
Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Costs: $10 online or $16 adults, $13 concession.

Want to build green? Renovate sustainably? Make your home more energy efficient? Save your garden from the long hot summer? Protect the environment?

The Save Water Save Energy Expo focuses on green building solutions, water and energy saving products and recycling and waste management.

So whether you are building, renovating, in a trade or just wanting to know what your sustainable living options are, you will find it all at the Expo.

For more information on the Expo see www.savewatersaveenergyexpo.com.au/melbourne

ATA Melbourne branch meeting

When: Wednesday 15th October
Time: 5.45pm. Please arrive at 5.45pm as the security doors are locked at 6pm, however, if you can’t avoid being late, we can get someone to come down let you in if you phone 0433 187 702.
Where: The offices of URS, level 6, 1 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank (for a map go to www.ata.org.au/branches/melbourne)

The AGM will precede the monthly meeting. The agenda for this is very short (it is essentially electing the committee for 2008-2009) so, hopefully, it will not take too long.

The topic for the night is: Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is the energy contained as heat within the Earth’s interior and, as such, it holds the promise of unlimited “free” and clean energy.

The Victorian government has recently allocated further blocks of land for this technology.

Terry Teoh, from Pacific Hydro, will describe the benefits

• What the technology is all about
• What is the future
• What are the political ramifications

The agenda for this meeting (including the AGM) can be found here
The minutes from the September meeting are here

Michael Jacombs
Convenor ATA Melbourne Branch
Mob: 0433 187 702, mhjake@bigpond.net.au