On Sat, 28 Dec 2024 20:56:20 -0800, Jim Pennino <
jimp@gonzo.specsol.net> wrote:
Larry Dighera <LDighera@att.net> wrote:
On Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:22:37 -0800, Jim Pennino <jimp@gonzo.specsol.net>
wrote:
<snip old crap>
Energy density by any any metric.
I'd prefer to see a complete sentence, at least.
Are you referring to the comparative energy density of petroleum and Lithium >> batteries?
If so, when you factor in system efficiency, they're not so far apart.
Even if you factor in efficiency, the best REAL sources of electrical
energy all have energy densities in J/kg and J/m^3 that are far less than
an order of magnitude than that of either gasoline or jet-a.
That has NOT changed in all the years you have been posting.
Jim,
From your response, I infer that I failed to state my view clearly enough to convey my meaning to you.
Unlike you, I am not a credentialed engineer, and I most assuredly do not have the mathematical skills of one. So, I posed this issue to ChatGPT:
If a vehicle requires 100 hp for operation and its engine/motor is 25% efficient for vehicle A and 98% efficient for vehicle B, solve for J/kg and J/m^3 for each A and B.
Consider vehicle A1 to be powered by gasoline and vehicle A22 to be powered by Jet-A (kerosene). And, Consider vehicle B to be powered by LiFePo4 batteries.
The final answer is summarized in this table (It was necessary to increase line-width and turn off word-wrap to reproduce it.):
Vehicle Energy Source Efficiency Energy Input (J) Mass Required (kg) Volume Required (m3) Energy per Unit Mass (J/kg) Energy per Unit Volume (J/m3)
A1 Gasoline 25% 1.07381╫10^9 18.21 0.04295 5.9╫10^7 2.5╫10^10
A2 Jet-A (Kerosene) 25% 1.07381╫10^9 24.93 0.05966 4.3╫10^7 1.8╫10^10
B LiFePO4 Batteries 98% 2.74194╫10^8 10.968 0.003044 2.5╫10^7 9.0╫10^10
(You will find all supporting calculation clearly explained at this URL:
https://chatgpt.com/share/67715ec1-4640-8008-baa4-5567f1fac336 )
So, as is evident, when efficiency of power plant is considered, petroleum and batteries fall within the same order of magnitude (to use your term).
Your opposing views over the years, have been a welcome source of insight and inspiration for deeper research. Thank you for your contributions.
Best regards,
Larry
PS: The link above requires you to create/have a ChatGPT account to view.
In an attempt to overcome your likely objection to that, I provide below an inferior ASCII text version.
Don't miss the summary at the end.
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Vehicle Efficiency Energy Calculation
user
if a vehicle requires 100 hp for operation and its engine/motor is 25% efficient for vehicle A and 98% efficient for vehicle B, solve for J/kg and J/m^3 each A and B.
ChatGPT
**Assessing vehicle efficiencies**
Hmm, IÆm thinking about the 100 hp power required and how vehicle efficiencies of 25% and 98% influence the energy per mass and volume. More context is needed to pinpoint exactly whatÆs being asked.
**Interpreting energy needs**
Curious about calculating energy per kg and volume for 100 hp, while considering energy sources and their properties. Clarification is needed to ensure accurate interpretation.
**Analyzing energy needs**
OK, IÆm converting 100 hp to watts, resulting in 74,570 W. The objective is to determine the specific energy and energy density required for each vehicle, considering power and efficiency.
**Pfaff's Power**
OK, letÆs think it through: calculating energy per unit time for two vehicle efficienciesù25% and 98%. How does this link to energy per mass and volume? Clarification still needed.
**Figuring out optimal scenarios**
I'm working through different approaches to calculate energy per mass and volume for vehicles, considering efficiency and power requirements. Clarity on specifics would help refine options.
**Weighing energy metrics**
IÆm pulling together energy per mass and volume, factoring in efficiency and power. Clarifying energy rates and mass flow details would really bring things into focus.
**Tackling energy conversion**
IÆm measuring energy input per second for 74,570 J/s of power. The goal is to determine energy per kilogram of fuel or battery mass, but mass details are still needed.
**Clarifying energy requirements**
IÆm digging into the energy needed per mass and volume for 100 hp, adjusting for efficiency and time. Clarification on specific details would help refine the solution.
**Connecting energy to fuel rate**
IÆm noting that energy per mass relies on mass flow rate, which is unspecified. Clarification on this and fuel energy content is needed for further analysis.
**Piecing together**
IÆm working through how battery energy density affects mass calculation. Without more details, J/kg and J/m^3 are tricky to pinpoint accurately. Clarification or assumptions could be key.
**Piecing it together**
IÆm connecting energy per mass and volume to power and efficiency, considering time period or energy source properties. Clarification or assumptions might simplify the process.
**Assigning tasks**
Cassandra is managing project deadlines, working on payroll, tracking job applications, and checking class attendance. She's balancing these responsibilities to ensure everything is on track.
**Calculating fuel needs**
IÆm working through how to determine fuel amounts for vehicle operation, factoring in power, efficiency, and specific energy content. This involves energy input calculation, then translating it to mass and volume.
**Clarifying energy consumption**
OK, let me see. The query is about energy per mass and volume, not power per unit mass. Now I'm mapping out conversions and nuances to align with these specifics.
**Mapping energy needs**
IÆm interpreting the user's intention to calculate energy per mass and volume based on power and efficiency, while considering energy source properties and time constraints. Progressing steadily with each step.
**Determining energy needs**
IÆm gathering info on the energy required to maintain 100 hp, converting this to J/kg and J/m^3, and factoring in power density, efficiency, and time constraints.
**Calculating energy rates**
I'm converting power to energy per mass and volume rates, but without specific mass and volume data, further calculations remain elusive. Clarification is essential to progress.
**Calculating energy requirements**
IÆm figuring out how mass and volume influence energy calculations for 100 hp vehicles, considering power density and efficiency. Progress hinges on these key factors.
**Taking a closer look**
IÆm digging into how specific energy densities and mass flow rates influence the calculations, but the lack of detailed data means further progress is stalled. More specifics are necessary.
**Breaking down energy needs**
IÆm piecing together energy requirements for continuous 100 hp operation, factoring in efficiency and time. Now, IÆm thinking about specific energy and energy density for vehicles A and B.
**Determining energy needs**
IÆm refining the energy calculation for vehicles A and B, using specific power and efficiency to determine energy per mass and volume, but more details are needed.
**Tackling energy needs**
Interestingly enough, I can't calculate energy per mass and volume without more data. However, I can determine the input power required for each vehicle, assuming specific conditions.
**Clarifying energy needs**
Mapping out specific energy requirements for vehicles based on power and efficiency. Note: Without more data, J/kg and J/m^3 can't be pinpointed. Progress hinges on further details.
**Calculating energy requirements**
Figuring out the energy input needed for vehicles A and B, factoring in power and efficiency, and translating this to specific energy and energy density. More details could refine these estimates.
**Taking a closer look**
I'm piecing together how to calculate energy per mass and volume for vehicles using power, efficiency, and specific energy values. Progress hinges on refining these estimates with more specific data.
**Piecing together energy dynamics**
IÆm ensuring the specifics of fuel requirements for maintaining power, factoring in efficiency, and deriving energy per mass and volume for precise energy calculations.
**Calculating energy dynamics**
I'm detailing the energy input for vehicles, covering power output, efficiency, and translating this into energy per mass and volume, with more specifics needed for exact numerics.
**Ensuring accurate calculations**
Interestingly enough, computing energy per mass and volume for vehicles needs more data like energy source properties, mass, and volume. Without these, precise J/kg and J/m^3 are out of reach.
**Breaking down the calculation**
IÆm detailing the steps to find the energy input needed for 100 hp, based on power, efficiency, and specific energy requirements. Additional data is essential for precise energy per mass and volume.
**Charting energy insights**
IÆm digging into the steps to determine the energy input needed for 100 hp, considering power, efficiency, and specific energy requirements. More data is crucial for precise calculations.
**Mapping energy requirements**
IÆm calculating the energy input for 100 hp based on power, efficiency, and specific energy needs. Additional data is crucial for precise calculations of energy per mass and volume.
**Piecing together the puzzle**
IÆm working through the energy input for 100 hp over 1 second, assuming a 1 kg mass and 1 m│ volume. This leads me to specific energy per mass and volume calculations.
ChatGPT
To determine the energy required per unit mass (J/kg) and per unit volume (J/m│) for Vehicle A and Vehicle B, given their respective engine efficiencies and a power requirement of 100 horsepower (hp), we'll follow a systematic approach. However, it's
important to note that without specific information about the duration of operation, the mass, or the volume of the energy source (e.g., fuel or battery), we can only outline the general method rather than provide exact numerical values.
### **1. Convert Horsepower to Watts**
First, convert the power requirement from horsepower to watts since the standard unit for power in the International System of Units (SI) is the watt (W).
\[
1\, \text{hp} \approx 745.7\, \text{W}
\]
\[
100\, \text{hp} = 100 \times 745.7\, \text{W} = 74,570\, \text{W}
\]
### **2. Calculate Input Power Based on Efficiency**
The engine/motor efficiency (\(\eta\)) determines how much input power (\(P_{\text{input}}\)) is required to achieve the desired output power (\(P_{\text{output}}\)).
\[
\eta = \frac{P_{\text{output}}}{P_{\text{input}}} \quad \Rightarrow \quad P_{\text{input}} = \frac{P_{\text{output}}}{\eta}
\]
- **Vehicle A (25% Efficient):**
\[
P_{\text{input, A}} = \frac{74,570\, \text{W}}{0.25} = 298,280\, \text{W}
\]
- **Vehicle B (98% Efficient):**
\[
P_{\text{input, B}} = \frac{74,570\, \text{W}}{0.98} \approx 76,132\, \text{W} \]
### **3. Determine Energy Requirements**
Energy (\(E\)) is power multiplied by time. To find energy per unit mass and per unit volume, we need to define a time period over which the power is consumed. For demonstration purposes, let's assume an operational time \(t\) (in seconds).
\[
E = P_{\text{input}} \times t
\]
- **Vehicle A:**
\[
E_{\text{A}} = 298,280\, \text{W} \times t = 298,280\, \text{J/s} \times t
\]
- **Vehicle B:**
\[
E_{\text{B}} = 76,132\, \text{W} \times t = 76,132\, \text{J/s} \times t
\]
### **4. Calculate Energy per Unit Mass (J/kg) and per Unit Volume (J/m│)**
To find energy per unit mass (\(E_{\text{mass}}\)) and energy per unit volume (\(E_{\text{volume}}\)), you'll need the mass (\(m\)) and volume (\(V\)) of the energy source.
\[
E_{\text{mass}} = \frac{E}{m} = \frac{P_{\text{input}} \times t}{m} \quad \text{(J/kg)}
\]
\[
E_{\text{volume}} = \frac{E}{V} = \frac{P_{\text{input}} \times t}{V} \quad \text{(J/m│)}
\]
- **Vehicle A:**
\[
E_{\text{mass, A}} = \frac{298,280\, \text{J/s} \times t}{m} \quad \text{(J/kg)}
\]
\[
E_{\text{volume, A}} = \frac{298,280\, \text{J/s} \times t}{V} \quad \text{(J/m│)}
\]
- **Vehicle B:**
\[
E_{\text{mass, B}} = \frac{76,132\, \text{J/s} \times t}{m} \quad \text{(J/kg)} \]
\[
E_{\text{volume, B}} = \frac{76,132\, \text{J/s} \times t}{V} \quad \text{(J/m│)}
\]
### **Conclusion and Next Steps**
To obtain specific numerical values for \( \text{J/kg} \) and \( \text{J/m│} \) for both vehicles, you need additional information:
1. **Duration of Operation (\(t\))**: How long the vehicle needs to operate at 100 hp.
2. **Mass of the Energy Source (\(m\))**: The mass of fuel, battery, or any other energy source being used.
3. **Volume of the Energy Source (\(V\))**: The volume occupied by the energy source.
**Example Calculation:**
Suppose you want to determine the energy per unit mass and volume for a 1-hour operation (\(t = 3600\, \text{s}\)) and you have specific values for \(m\) and \(V\). Here's how you'd proceed:
- **Vehicle A:**
\[
E_{\text{mass, A}} = \frac{298,280\, \text{W} \times 3600\, \text{s}}{m} = \frac{1.073808 \times 10^9\, \text{J}}{m}\, \text{J/kg}
\]
\[
E_{\text{volume, A}} = \frac{1.073808 \times 10^9\, \text{J}}{V}\, \text{J/m│} \]
- **Vehicle B:**
\[
E_{\text{mass, B}} = \frac{76,132\, \text{W} \times 3600\, \text{s}}{m} = \frac{2.7419232 \times 10^8\, \text{J}}{m}\, \text{J/kg}
\]
\[
E_{\text{volume, B}} = \frac{2.7419232 \times 10^8\, \text{J}}{V}\, \text{J/m│} \]
**Note:** Replace \(m\) and \(V\) with the actual mass and volume of your energy source to get meaningful results.
### **Final Remarks**
Without specific values for the duration of operation, mass, and volume of the energy source, it's not possible to provide exact values for \( \text{J/kg} \) and \( \text{J/m│} \). If you can supply these additional details, a more precise calculation
can be performed.
user
Consider vehicle A1 to be powered by gasoline and vehicle A22 to be powered by Jet-A (kerosene). And, Consider vehicle B to be powered by LiFePo4 batteries.
ChatGPT
**Clarifying vehicle details**
IÆm thinking through the specifics of the vehicles: gasoline and Jet-A engines at 25% efficiency, and a LiFePO4 battery-powered motor at 98% efficiency, to calculate energy capacities.
**Understanding energy needs**
I'm gathering info on calculating energy density (J/kg and J/m^3) specific to horsepower output (100 hp) for gasoline, kerosene, and LiFePO4 batteries, considering efficiency and time factors.
**Assessing energy input**
Computing energy input per unit mass and volume for each vehicle's energy source to achieve 100 hp, factoring in efficiency, without specific time parameters.
**Calculating input power**
First, letÆs determine the input power for each vehicle. For A1 and A22, itÆs 400 hp, while for B, itÆs approximately 102 hp. Next, IÆll calculate energy per mass and volume.
**Clarifying the approach**
IÆm mapping out steps to calculate specific energy and energy density for gasoline, jet-A, and LiFePO4, factoring in time, mass, and volume, to meet 100 hp powers.
**Calculating energy needs**
Using a 100 hp power requirement, IÆm calculating input power, energy input over time, and energy per mass and volume for gasoline, kerosene, and LiFePO4, factoring in their specific energy and density.
**Calculating energy needs**
Assuming a one-hour duration, IÆll calculate the energy required (100 hp) and determine the necessary mass and volume of gasoline, kerosene, and LiFePO4 batteries, using their specific energy and density.
ChatGPT
Certainly! To comprehensively compare **Vehicle A1** (powered by gasoline), **Vehicle A22** (powered by Jet-A/kerosene), and **Vehicle B** (powered by LiFePO4 batteries) in terms of energy requirements per unit mass (J/kg) and per unit volume (J/m│), we'
ll follow these steps:
1. **Assumptions and Given Data**
2. **Conversion of Power to Energy**
3. **Calculation of Required Energy Input**
4. **Determination of Energy per Unit Mass (J/kg) and per Unit Volume (J/m│)** 5. **Summary of Results**
Let's delve into each step in detail.
---
### **1. Assumptions and Given Data**
To perform the calculations, we'll make the following assumptions and use standard values for the energy sources:
- **Power Requirement:** 100 horsepower (hp)
- **Operational Duration:** 1 hour (for calculation purposes)
- **Efficiencies:**
- **Vehicle A1 (Gasoline):** 25%
- **Vehicle A22 (Jet-A/Kerosene):** 25%
- **Vehicle B (LiFePO4 Batteries):** 98%
**Energy Source Properties:**
| Energy Source | Specific Energy (J/kg) | Energy Density (J/m│) | Density (kg/m│) |
|----------------------|------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------|
| Gasoline | 5.9 ╫ 107 | 2.5 ╫ 10╣░ | 750 |
| Jet-A (Kerosene) | 4.3 ╫ 107 | 1.8 ╫ 10╣░ | 820 |
| LiFePO4 Batteries | 2.5 ╫ 107 | 9.0 ╫ 10╣░ | 250 |
*Note: Specific energy and energy density values can vary based on sources, but the above are standard a