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This bladeless hydro turbine is an awesome invention that could help increase the energy harnessed from rivers, whilst keeping the local wild life safe. It uses vortexes in a new way to generate power. Enjoy.
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This bladeless hydro turbine is an awesome invention that could help increase the energy harnessed from rivers, whilst keeping the local wild life safe. It uses vortexes in a new way to generate power. Enjoy.
#breakthrough #energy #hydroturbineElectric Trucks Have Arrived! #CATL #Battery #breakthroughZiroth2024-10-08 | This video is sponsored by CATL, who gave me an inside look at their incredible new battery swapping system for electric trucks.
Edited by @luvkilomediaPURE Electric Jet Engine #breakthrough #science #jetZiroth2024-09-27 | New electric jet engine that creates thrust by making plasma!
Edited by @luvkilomediaMicro Hydro Turbine Test #free #energy #science #experimentZiroth2024-09-16 | Let's see if this micro Hydro Turbine can charge my phone using pressure in the water pipes!
Edited by @luvkilomediaThe Genius of Waterless Hydro Energy StorageZiroth2024-08-29 | If you enjoyed this video, you're going to love the interactive courses from Brilliant! Use my link at brilliant.org/ziroth for 30 days FREE and 20% off a subscription!
Pumped hydro storage is one of the most proven energy storage technologies we have. It comes with a range of benefits and it great for long term storage. However, it requires very specific geography that isn't always available. This is why RheEnergise have been working on a new high density fluid that can be used instead of water - providing 2.5 times the energy density!
Credits: Producer: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade
#engineering #hydro #breakthroughUnlimited Fresh Water: Can Glass Domes Save Us?Ziroth2024-08-08 | Protect your privacy and support the channel by getting 20% off DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/Ziroth
Water desalination is a fascinating topic, as life needs fresh water, but most of it on earth has salt in. This video looks at another idea for water desalination, that is a scaled up version of a much older technology!
Credits: Producer & Presenter: Ryan Hughes Research: Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Ryan Hughes
#Desalination #Breakthrough #WaterHow Bugattis New Electric Motor Bends PhysicsZiroth2024-07-23 | Don't forget to get started in Onshape for FREE: https://Onshape.pro/Ziroth - You won't regret giving it a try!
Bugatti recently announced the new Tourbillon, a hyper car that will surely set many records over the next year. However, most of the attention has been on the V16 engine that is under the hood - but people don't seem to be giving enough attention to the incredible electric motor and battery that are at the heart of it all. In this video we will see what innovations have taken place to allow such a powerful electric power train to fit inside this car.
Credits: Producer & Presenter: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Video Editing: Ryan Hughes Music: Ryan Hughes
#engineering #motor #breakthroughThe Unexpected Genius of Contra-Rotating PropellersZiroth2024-07-06 | Play the incredible War Thunder game and click my link and claim your extra bonuses: https://playwt.link/ziroth
This video explores the incredible designs of contra-rotating propellers. Although they were mostly popular in military applications of the past, due to the benefits of the toroidal propeller, they might be making an epic return. The toroidal propeller really came into the mainstream last year when MIT and Sharrow gave a new take on an older design. These have been shown to improve efficiency and reduce noise on boats, planes, and drones.
Credits: Producer & Presenter: Ryan Hughes Research: Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Ryan Hughes
#propeller #breakthrough #toroidalNew Solar Can Self Charge Electronics! #ad #breakthrough #engineeringZiroth2024-06-25 | 3M have recently partnered with Exeger to create a communications headset that can charge using an onboard solar cell, giving it unlimited battery life! This new approach means smaller batteries can be used, leading to less electronic waste! Check out more of the incredible tech from @3MUKPLC over at their website bit.ly/Ziroth_3M
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Edited by: @0005yukiNext Generation Batteries: Beyond Solid StateZiroth2024-06-19 | Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code Ziroth for an extra 4 months free at https://surfshark.deals/ziroth
This video looks at a number of battery breakthroughs from Chinese battery manufacturer CATL. What they say they have achieved for lifespan and energy density is nothing short of amazing. They have used honeycomb designs and biomimicry to enable the use of lithium metal anodes and increase charging speeds. They say with the new condensed battery that they have even enabled electric flight.
Credits: Producer & Presenter: Ryan Hughes Research: Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Ryan Hughes
#Battery #Breakthrough #CATLEpic Electric Drill Bike #engineering #techZiroth2024-06-09 | Check out this E-bike that is powered using a drill! I couldn't belive how fast it was
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This strange looking turbine caught my attention as I was scrolling through the news. It is by a company called TouchWind and used a single large blade. Not only that, but it tilts up and down depending on the wind speeds. The idea is for it to be used in offshore settings, with some incredible plans for how it could work. They are aiming to significantly reduce the costs of off shore wind energy, and maybe one day to compete with onshore wind and solar energy. To get to the bottom of this turbine, I spoke with engineers at TouchWind, as well as industry experts.
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - System Overview 3:50 - The Big Idea 6:30 - Will It Work? 9:20 - Cost Predictions
#Engineering #Breakthrough #WindIs Solar Actually Zero Carbon? #Solar #Alat #AdZiroth2024-05-21 | Can we ever really make zero carbon energy?
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This video explores the revolutionary wave energy technology from CorPower, a leading Swedish energy startup. We delve into how CorPower's innovative, bio-inspired engineering techniques capture up to three times more energy from ocean waves compared to traditional methods. Discover how their ground-breaking technology could potentially lower costs below those of wind and solar energy, setting a new standard in renewable energy efficiency. Learn more about the future of sustainable power with CorPower's wave energy devices.
Thanks to @EnlitWorld for letting me use some of their interview! Check them out: enlit-europe.com
Credits: Producer & Presenter: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Ryan Hughes
#energy #engineering #wave #breakthroughBiomimetic LEDs: The Ultra Efficient BreakthroughZiroth2024-04-25 | Introducing the Anker SOLIX X1: your ultimate whole-home backup energy storage solution. Request a free quote at https://ankerfast.club/ZirothWithX1 , do it before June 30th 2024 and get Anker SOLIX C800 Plus for free once your X1 is installed. This exclusive offer is limited to the first 250 installations. Don't miss out on maximizing your energy independence!
Lights use a lot of energy globally, about 15% of all electricity consumed! So, it makes sense that we should be doing it as efficiently as possible. LEDs have been a great option for this, as they are much more efficient than older incandescent bulbs. However, they are still much less efficient than they could be! Thankfully, nature has a bio-inspired option to help us, and it comes from the firefly (aka, glow-worm)!
Credits: Producer: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Ryan Hughes
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Inspiration 1:33 LED Efficiency 2:50 How LEDs Work 6:10 Nature's Answer 9:35 Current Experiments
#Anker #AnkerSOLIX #AnkerSOLIXX1 #PowerForTheExtreme #PowerBackup #PowerIndependence #breakthrough #engineering #led #ledlightsWhy This Hydrogen Fuel Cell is Engineering GeniusZiroth2024-04-05 | If you enjoyed this video, you're going to love the interactive courses from Brilliant! Use my link at brilliant.org/ziroth for 30 days FREE and 20% off a subscription!
Hydrogen fuel cells are a fantastic way to generate electricity from energy dense hydrogen, that can be produces using renewable energy. This means they are a great option for low carbon transportation, especially as the distances get longer! However, aviation has always been a challenge. Thankfully, ZeroAvia have been working on an amazing new technology: turbo charged air cooled high-temperature pem fuel cells. These have much higher power densities and therefore enable long distance hydrogen electric flight. I went to their labs to check it out!
Credits: Producer: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Joris Šimaitis
#engineering #hydrogen #breakthroughThe Genius of Cycloidal Propellers: Future of Flight?Ziroth2024-03-20 | Don't forget to get started in Onshape for FREE: https://Onshape.pro/Ziroth - You won't regret giving it a try!
Propellers are fundamental to transport all around the world and combine so many interesting engineering principles. This is why I have loved learning about new ones so much since reading about Toroidal propellers around a year ago. This video covers Cycloidal Propellers, with some specifics on the Voith Schneider Propeller and the ABB Dynafin. We will also check out Cyclotech and see how they are getting on using the cycloidal propellers for flight.
Credits: Producer & Presenter: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Ryan Hughes and Joris Šimaitis
#engineering #propeller #breakthroughWhy 3D Printing With Drones Will Transform ConstructionZiroth2024-03-04 | If you enjoyed this video, you're going to love the interactive courses from Brilliant! Use my link at brilliant.org/ziroth for 30 days FREE and 20% off for the first 200 subscribers!
This latest breakthrough is a development from a collection of research teams across the world, and it brings together some many things I love about engineering. Using inspiration from nature it deploys drones to efficiently 3D print structures - and the engineering behind it is honestly mind blowing!
Credits: Producer: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Joris Šimaitis
#engineering #drone #breakthroughUnlimited Desert Solar! #engineering #solar #alat #adZiroth2024-02-24 | This is a great way to use solar directly from the desert!
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Energy storage is a huge sector, and growing at a rapid pace - largely due to the mass rollout of renewable energy. Lithium-ion batteries have a part to play in all of this, but they come with their own set of problems, including cost and the use of rare earth materials. This is why I am so interested in thermal batteries - using heat to store energy instead of chemical bonds. Antora energy have an incredible new way of doing this with solid carbon blocks and thermo-photovoltaic panels. So, I got in contact with them!
Credits: Producer: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Joris Šimaitis
#energystorage #engineering #breakthrough2000 FPS Slow Motion Drone Wings #engineering #slowmo #droneZiroth2024-02-14 | What does a flapping drone look like in slow motion?
Edited by @0005yukiUncovering The Genius of Fibonnaci TurbinesZiroth2024-01-31 | If you enjoyed this video, you're going to love the interactive courses from Brilliant! Use my link at brilliant.org/ziroth for 30 days FREE and 20% off for the first 200 subscribers!
In this video we look into the influence of the Fibonacci sequence and the Golden Ratio in the design and efficiency of wind and hydro turbines. Join us as we uncover how these mathematical concepts, deeply rooted in nature, are revolutionizing renewable energy technology.
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:07 Fibonacci & The Golden Ratio 5:12 Myths and Legends 8:28 Optimising Vertical Turbines 10:03 The Truth of Nature 11:31 Applications from Water to Wind
#engineering #breakthrough #turbines #goldenratioUnlimited Fresh Water: Can MITs Breakthrough Save Us?Ziroth2024-01-12 | Sleep is unbelievably important, so make sure yours is the best with Eight Sleep! Use my link eightsleep.com/ziroth or code 'Ziroth' for $200 off!
This video is an exploration into a resent rabbit hole I went down. I read about MIT's new desalination breakthrough on Reddit, and needed to learn more! The topic of desalination is an important one that is only becoming more critical and could be a lifeline for huge area of the world. As well as looking at the breakthrough, this video also touches on classical methods (multi-stage distillation and reverse osmosis) and a case study of where this could be used, Kiribati.
Credits: Producer: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Joris Šimaitis
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Standard Desalination 2:56 Case Study 6:20 Problems to Solve 8:49 MIT System (Inspiration) 10:10 MIT System (Operation)
#engineering #desalination #breakthroughThermoelectric Fan #engineering #explained #coolgadgetsZiroth2023-12-24 | I saw one of these fans at a friend's house and had to share the cool technology behind it!
Turns out its a stove fan based on the Seebeck and Peltier Effect
Editor: @0005yukiThis Drone has WINGS! #technology #engineering #droneZiroth2023-12-10 | Check out this ornithopter, its a drone that wings instead of propellers! But will it fly??The Unexpected Genius of Bionic PropellersZiroth2023-12-07 | Since learning about toroidal propellers, I have been on a hunt to find the weirdest and most wonderful propellers around, that can help save energy and the life within our oceans. As it turns out, nature has yet again given us some clues as to how we should be making our propellers more efficient and less noisy.
Credits: Producer: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Video Editing: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Joris Šimaitis
Mother nature is one of the best engineers, which is why us mere mortals are constantly trying to replicate the amazing things we find in nature. In this video, we will look at how the wings of birds, bugs, and bats are being replicated for drones. Although the complexity of these wings is greater than quadcopters, there are some useful benefits to gain!
Producer: Ryan Hughes Research: Sian Buckley and Ryan Hughes Editor: @aniokukade and Ryan Hughes Music: Ryan Hughes
Yuchen Xia et al “Design and Optimization of Bionic Wings Based on Leading-edge Angle for Flapping-Wing MAV
#drone #breakthrough #engineeringAre Rainbow Trucks Real? #engineering #explainedZiroth2023-11-03 | When I saw these trucks that shoot rainbows, I had to find out the truth...Wind Turbine Gives Up #engineering #failZiroth2023-10-30 | What happens when the safety systems fail on a wind turbine? It explodes...New Worlds Fastest Car! #car #engineering #speedZiroth2023-10-18 | ...Why The Worlds Fastest Train Looks So WeirdZiroth2023-10-03 | Check out Opera Browser with VPN and AI here: https://opr.as/Ziroth
Whenever I saw videos of the world's fastest train, the SCMaglev from Japan, I always wondered why it had such a long nose? The front is much longer than other trains, but was this just for a futuristic look? Well, it turns out this nose has an important purpose that came from a unexpected natural origin, the kingfisher.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 An Unexpected Problem 03:22 Take a Listen 03:43 Explanation 04:30 The Solution
Thanks for watching!I Cant Believe This Flies #breakthrough #drone #engineeringZiroth2023-09-21 | ...Revolutionary One-Stroke Engine: Future or Fraud?Ziroth2023-07-21 | Make the most of your 80,000 hours and learn how to have the most fulfilling career you can, at http://80000hours.org/ziroth !
Transport is evolving, and so is the technology. Internal combustion engines and electric motors have seen many breakthroughs in the recent years, and this so called one-stroke engine really caught my attention. It uses a new swash plate design and opposed pistons to make the engine much smaller and lighter - but is it the future of transport, or a snake oil fraud?
The E-Rex engine from INNEngine is an opposed piston engine designed to be used as a range extender for hybrid electric vehicles.
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#Engine #Breakthrough #ElectricIs Spherical Solar Really The Future of Energy?Ziroth2023-07-04 | Check out the awesome work from my friends at Planet Wild as they restoring our natural world: Deep sea clean-up: planetwild.com/ziroth/2 Resurrection of a dying forest: planetwild.com/ziroth/3
I have been fascinated with the idea of solar lenses and their ability to concentrate solar power. When I began my research, it opened up a whole world of engineering genius which I had to share with you all!
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/// Timestamps /// 00:00 Intro 0:45 Concentrating Power 1:30 The Secret Ingredient 2:54 The Problem 5:13 More Energy! 5:53 Micro Solar Cells (Genius!) 6:50 Unlocking More Micro Cells 7:20 Future outlooks
#solar #scam #breakthrough #energyExposing OceanGate Submarines Many Fatal DesignsZiroth2023-06-27 | The recent coverage of the Titan submersible has spoken a lot about the possible ways the vessel could have failed, but how did it actually work?
This video explores many of the systems onboard, from the controls and communications systems, to the propulsion and safety. Will deep sea exploration continue to be a tourist location? Or will this change the direction of the sector? Either way, I hope you learn something from this video!
Due to it being very late in the UK as I upload, I will sort the references more neatly tomorrow!
#OceanGate #Titan #ExplainedMetamorphic Wings: The Future of Flight is HereZiroth2023-05-12 | Don't miss out on getting the amazing CAD software OnShape for FREE, using my link! https://onshape.pro/Ziroth
This video is about the world of shape shifting wings, also known as morphing, or metamorphic wings! These insane designs can improve efficiency, performance, and control of planes, making them more sustainable due to lower emissions, and safer.
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00:00 Plane Wings 01:15 Metamorphic Wings 01:52 Wing Type 1 04:34 Wing Type 2 05:25 Experimental Wings 07:27 Flight Tests
Thanks for watching! - Ryan.
#breakthrough #flight #efficiencyThis Insane Liquid Battery Can Instantly RechargeZiroth2023-03-31 | Unlock content and upgrade your security with Private Internet Access at piavpn.com/Ziroth for 83% off and 4 extra months FREE!
Battery systems in electric vehicles are a key talking point due to their cost, weight, and the time it takes to recharge them. That's why I am so excited about this new breakthrough battery system from Influit Energy that could enable electric cars to be recharged in the same was as a combustion car, using the power of nano-fluids! This project is currently backed by NASA and DARPA and is definitely one to follow!
Intro card by Johannes Skolaude https://johannesskolau.de/
00:00 Intro 00:29 Lithium-ion Cells 01:30 Flow Batteries 03:16 The Problem 04:09 The Solution 04:38 How it Works 06:41 Progress So Far 09:00 Outro
#battery #electricvehicle #breakthroughThis Genius Propeller Will Change Aviation ForeverZiroth2023-03-06 | Go to https://ground.news/ziroth to stay fully informed on breaking news, compare coverage, and avoid media bias. Sign up for FREE or subscribe for unlimited access to support their mission.
Toroidal propellers have shown the ability to increase efficiency and reduce noise on boats and drones, but in this video we will see if these benefits can be transferred to wind turbines and planes.
#toroidal #windenergy #breakthroughNew Hydrogen Jet Engine Will Change Flight ForeverZiroth2023-02-21 | Sign up for your FREE daily newsletter from MorningBrew: morningbrewdaily.com/ziroth - Stay up to date on interesting science and business news, without wasting time by aimlessly scrolling.
This video covers the new hydrogen jet engine from Rolls-Royce, including how it works, and how it will transform the way planes are build due to the requirement for liquid hydrogen storage!
00:00 Intro 00:18 Background 01:16 How it works 03:37 In operation 04:06 Challenges 05:04 Hydrogen planes
#hydrogen #jet #breakthroughThis Genius Propeller Will Change Transport ForeverZiroth2023-02-06 | Sharrow and MIT have both been working on toroidal propellers which have shown incredible results.
In this video we look at a new design of propellers known as toroidal propellers. These have been shown to increase efficiency, thrust, and reduce the noise of both boats and drones. There could be many applications for this, such as cargo ships, electric flying taxies, and even computer fans.
#breakthrough #drones #boatsGenius Micro Hydro Turbine Halves Cost of EnergyZiroth2023-01-29 | This hydro electric breakthrough can help bring continuous cheap renewable electricity to remote areas!
Natel Energy recently announced a partnership with Symbion power called MyHydro. The aim is to deploy their new restoration hydro turbine throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo. This video looks at how it works and what it means for the clean energy sector.
#energy #breakthrough #hydroelectricityBreakthrough in Nuclear Fusion Energy ExplainedZiroth2022-12-20 | For the first time in history, net energy has been released from a controlled nuclear fusion reaction on Earth. This was achieved by the National Ignition Facility on the 5th of December 2022 using Inertial Confinement Fusion. This video will show you how they did it and what it really means.
Animations courtesy of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: @LivermoreLab
Thanks to the Fusion community on Reddit for the help! r/Fusion
#fusion #energy #breakthroughDeep Dive Into Rooftop Wind Energy [Aeromine]Ziroth2022-12-20 | In this livestream we will look in more detail at the Aeromine rooftop wind system. This will include answering some questions from the comments and a live discussion in the chat.Insane Rooftop Wind Turbine Halves Solar Panel CostsZiroth2022-11-28 | Deepen your knowledge of #FossilFreeSteel by heading over to @ssab's knowledge sharing website: http://bit.ly/3EIl2fW! Also learn more about Pure Waste here: bit.ly/3EMvkeT!
Aeromine Technologies have developed a new rooftop wind turbine that is apparently able to capture renewable energy cheaper than solar panels! In this video, we will look into their scientific papers to see how the system works, and whether it is really cheaper than rooftop solar.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:48 How it works 2:29 Pre-analysis 2:48 Fossil-free steel 4:34 Test results 7:16 Cost analysis
A portion of this video was sponsored by @ssab
#Aeromine #Energy #SSAB #PureWaste #AdHow Google Solved Nuclear Fusions Big ProblemZiroth2022-11-02 | Did you know Google's artificial intelligence company DeepMind has been working to solve one of the biggest problems in nuclear fusion?
#fusion #energy #artificialintelligenceHow 3000 Degree Bricks Will End Battery StorageZiroth2022-10-04 | Rondo Energy have recently received millions of dollars in investments for their thermal battery which uses superheated bricks.
When heating is required, they make much more sense than lithium-ion batteries as they are cheaper, use no critical materials, last longer, and are just as efficient! Therefore, the Rondo heat battery can end battery storage as an option for heat applications!
Thanks to everyone at Rondo Energy for their time and I wish them all the best in the future!
#energystorage #battery #renewableenergyThe Shocking Problem That Could End Nuclear FusionZiroth2022-08-31 | Did you know there is a big concern about fuel for nuclear fusion? This video looks into the problems and solutions!
I have been fascinated with nuclear fusion for a few years now and love finding out about new breakthroughs in the area. However, things are not always sunshine and rainbows, and in this video I wanted to look at the tritium shortages the sector faces. If these problems aren't resolved, this could be the end of the pursuit for commercial fusion energy.
Music: Epidemic SoundsWorlds First Electric Jet Pack Is FINALLY Here!Ziroth2022-08-05 | Check out the amazing electric jet pack powered by batteries!
Gravity industries are known for their jet suits which uses kerosene to fly through the sky. Their jet suits are being tested for military and rescue mission around the world, but now they are trying to make an electric jet suit using batteries and electric motors!
Special thanks to Archie Sandberg from Gravity Industries for taking time to answer my questions!
#Ziroth #Fusion #EnergyWhy China is Building an Underground Nuclear LabZiroth2022-05-18 | This is why China is building a $420 million underground nuclear research facility underneath the Gobi desert!
Nuclear waste is a commonly sited challenge for nuclear fission energy, which is a shame because nuclear is a low carbon and safe method of energy production (when done responsibly). The hardest to deal with waste is high level nuclear waste, which is what China's new lab is looking to solve.