> “At times of low energy demand, the HD Hydro system pumps a patented fluid two and a half times denser than water uphill to underground storage tanks larger than an Olympic-size swimming pool.”
So it’s pumped storage with a dense liquid.
I asked GPT for its thoughts on this mysterious liquid and it replied with:
“If a UK company is proposing to use a liquid more than twice as dense as water for a pumped storage facility, skepticism is indeed warranted. Traditional pumped storage facilities use water due to its availability, low cost, and safety. Using a liquid that’s more than twice as dense as water could be complicated by several factors:
1. **Cost**: Liquids denser than water tend to be expensive or difficult to source in large quantities.
2. **Safety and Environmental Impact**: Dense liquids, like mercury, are toxic and pose environmental risks. Other dense liquids might also require special handling or disposal.
3. **Engineering Challenges**: The use of a denser liquid might necessitate significant modifications to infrastructure, including pumps, pipes, and storage reservoirs, all of which could increase costs and introduce additional risks.
Given these challenges, a more conventional approach with water or a simple hydraulic fluid seems more likely. If a company is making claims about using a denser liquid, it would be worthwhile to ask for more information on the specific liquid they intend to use, its cost, environmental impact, and how they plan to address engineering challenges.
If you have more details on the company’s plan or the liquid they’re proposing, I can help you evaluate whether the proposal seems feasible or if it’s likely to face significant challenges.”
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> “At times of low energy demand, the HD Hydro system pumps a patented fluid two and a half times denser than water uphill to underground storage tanks larger than an Olympic-size swimming pool.”
So it’s pumped storage with a dense liquid.
I asked GPT for its thoughts on this mysterious liquid and it replied with:
“If a UK company is proposing to use a liquid more than twice as dense as water for a pumped storage facility, skepticism is indeed warranted. Traditional pumped storage facilities use water due to its availability, low cost, and safety. Using a liquid that’s more than twice as dense as water could be complicated by several factors:
1. **Cost**: Liquids denser than water tend to be expensive or difficult to source in large quantities.
2. **Safety and Environmental Impact**: Dense liquids, like mercury, are toxic and pose environmental risks. Other dense liquids might also require special handling or disposal.
3. **Engineering Challenges**: The use of a denser liquid might necessitate significant modifications to infrastructure, including pumps, pipes, and storage reservoirs, all of which could increase costs and introduce additional risks.
Given these challenges, a more conventional approach with water or a simple hydraulic fluid seems more likely. If a company is making claims about using a denser liquid, it would be worthwhile to ask for more information on the specific liquid they intend to use, its cost, environmental impact, and how they plan to address engineering challenges.
If you have more details on the company’s plan or the liquid they’re proposing, I can help you evaluate whether the proposal seems feasible or if it’s likely to face significant challenges.”