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Sir Kenyth · 12-12-2001, 09:48 AM

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Originally posted by MagiK:
Not disputing the energy rating of petrol that you mentioned, I just think you are missing HUGE amounts of wastage that goes into creating the fuel for the human bod. And the conversion of that fuel by the human body is also quite inneficient as well..everything from heat disapation to the mass consumed to fuel created is way low on the efficiency scale. (PS I knew where the petrochemicals come form [img]smile.gif[/img] )

Hey, I just read my own post. Sorry if I sounded a bit grumpy Magik. I havn't had my coffee yet.

Almost any reaction that oxidizes produces lots of heat as a by product. Excess heat is of course wasted energy. Oxidation is the primary reaction used for energy by our bodies, civilization, and life on the planet in general, isn't it? When you say inefficient, what are you comparing to?

12-12-2001, 09:48 AM	#8
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,785	quote: Originally posted by MagiK: Not disputing the energy rating of petrol that you mentioned, I just think you are missing HUGE amounts of wastage that goes into creating the fuel for the human bod. And the conversion of that fuel by the human body is also quite inneficient as well..everything from heat disapation to the mass consumed to fuel created is way low on the efficiency scale. (PS I knew where the petrochemicals come form [img]smile.gif[/img] ) Hey, I just read my own post. Sorry if I sounded a bit grumpy Magik. I havn't had my coffee yet. Almost any reaction that oxidizes produces lots of heat as a by product. Excess heat is of course wasted energy. Oxidation is the primary reaction used for energy by our bodies, civilization, and life on the planet in general, isn't it? When you say inefficient, what are you comparing to? __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.