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Mike Elmer commented on Markus Mager's event 'The Nuclear Option - Are Small Scale Nuclear Power Plants an option for Alaska?'

I have been watching the developement of the small nuclear power systems with great interest. I believe they will have many applications and could be extremely helpful in Alaska with both electricity and thermal heat production with no…

Jan 11, 2011

The Nuclear Option - Are Small Scale Nuclear Power Plants an option for Alaska? at Blue Loon, Live video web-streaming available

January 18, 2011 from 6pm to 7:30pm

Presenters:Dennis Witmer, Energy Efficiency Evaluations Tobias Schwörer, Institute of Social and Economic ResearchSmall scale nuclear power plants have been suggested at various times for both rural and Railbelt energy production in Alaska. With nuclear energy receiving renewed national and global attention, should Alaska consider it to solve our energy issues?This lecture will provide an overview of small scale nuclear technology and its potential applications in Alaska. Design and permitting…See More

Mike Elmer is attending Markus Mager's event Jan 11, 2011

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Mike Elmer left a comment for Pushpa

To: Pushpa - member of Geothermal Working Group on Alaska Energy Network As I understand the Iceland Geothermal Power Plants use high pressure hot water direct from the underground source to flash vaporize and produce steam. Where the Chena Springs…

Jun 1, 2010

Mike Elmer updated their profile photo May 24, 2010

I am a Mechanical Engineer with an interest in alternative energy especially geothermal and ground source heat pumps.

Status posted by Mike Elmer Jan 8, 2010

Mike Elmer commented on Markus Mager's group 'Geothermal Working Group'

Has anyone in this group looked into the ORMET Company that has leased the Mt. Spur Geothermal Leases? It would be good to invite them to particupate in this group. It would be helpful to get an update on their activities. As far all I have heard is…

Dec 31, 2009

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Mike Elmer joined Markus Mager's group Dec 31, 2009

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Mike Elmer commented on Michael Golub's event 'Electric Car Conversion Course'

Mike, I definitely want to attend. ATVs should work well on electric power except the Lead Acid batteries have a hard time in lower temperatures. I am not sure how the newer Lithium and Nickle-Cad handle lower temperatures? There are several…

Dec 31, 2009

Electric Car Conversion Course at UAF

January 4, 2010 at 6pm to January 15, 2010 at 10pm

Electric Car Conversion taught by Michael Golub. 2 credits. 6-10pm M-F.WINTERmester - 2 credits in 2 weeks!January 4-15, 2010ES 166-FQ1 CRN 38992See More

Mike Elmer might attend Michael Golub's event Dec 31, 2009

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