Dark Energy

There has been much discussion about the forces that keep the universe, as we observe it, expanding.  Like an explosion the force of the explosion causes the matter to accelerate with the force of the explosion, then to expend the inertia energy through the resistance of space and medium and then become the influence of gravitational force to bring the matter back together.  We see this clearly with the experience of a hand grenade, fire works, a speed boat when the motor stops. and automobile going up and down hill.  As the force of energy subsides the influence of gravity takes over and brings all thing to rest.

So if we observe the behavior of the universe, we see an ever expanding universe that seem to be accelerating, faster and faster.  They are trying to explain this as the influence of additional energy, (Dark Energy).  I cannot understand Dark Energy, nor can I comprehend its material substance, nor can I observe it.  To me it is a mathematical dream.  If I try to observe what is happening, it would appear that we are still experiencing the initial transfer of inertia of the initial explosion, to the matter of the explosion. Look at the fire out there.  Isn't that what an explosion looks like down close.

We also have to take a look at the environment of the Universe, in relation to what we experience on earth.  On earth matter loses energy and falls back to earth with the force of gravity.  Well in case you have not noticed the universe does not have anything like earth influencing its gravitational characteristics.  As a matter of fact the gravitational relationship between space objects of similar construct is quite random.  Flying around in space resulting from your last departure could land you into a new gravitational field as you travel and cause you to accelerate toward the most powerful center of gravity you encounter.  Well if you are traveling with the inertia of an explosion, you could be going very fast, perhaps losing some of your pep from the last explosion and accelerating to another center of gravity, where you will meet up with a great number of fellow travelers, and end up colliding into another black hole and being re-exploded back into space.

So it is with particles large and small.  They travel from one black hole to another, with great speed, of varying size, influenced by all the laws of physics and chemistry, in a sea of chaos.

In as much as there seems to be no limitations to the distance and time available to travel, we could be observing a very large universe of a very small part of an ever larger universe, with galaxies, and whole universes colliding in chaos beyond our observable universe.  As some have observed there is no reason to not to observe that the limitless time and distance we can measure can be infinite.  What we observe could be a micro molecule of hair on an ever larger pussy cat, which is part of a universe wherein it is the grain of sand on a beach somewhere out there.  In the other direction we may contain in our hair that was cut off the last time we went to the barber, whole solar systems of atoms and molecules within each particle of hair that was burned in the garbage.  There is simply no telling.  There are no apparent observable limits.

Have you ever tried to grab a piece of space?  Have you ever tried to make or eliminate a moment of time.  I had a professor once, who stated that time and space are relative.  What he explained was, that time is simply a relative method in the mind for us to associate the sequence of events that occur in succession.  Think of a ball rolling down an inclined plain.  So many positions, all in sequence, but individual moments of existence as it falls. What happened to the reality of each circumstance as the ball rolled down the hill.  Are they still real?   Is each moment of position still in existence, regardless of its current position at rest.  Either the circumstance is real, or it is not real.  Does time effect the reality of the circumstance?  The ball could not be at rest where it is unless it went through all those circumstances along its' path.  We observe it in the "present".  Do we think about the succession of circumstance while it stands still?  How long has it been still?    Can we observe all the bumps and bruises on the ball as it fell.  Did we observe them?  Are we aware of them?  We watch the ball fall through "space" as it traveled down the plain. It went from place to place along the path.  Sometimes it went faster, it bumped up and down, and then came to rest.  Our brain can separate these circumstances and compare them in terms of time and space.  This makes relating the experience to all other experiences, as to what, when, where, how.  But can we really explain in absolute terms as to why??

So we observe the universe in human terms, with the limitation of the human mind.  We can forget the limitations sometimes and simply massage our imagination to make the universe fit into our human thinking method.  Not always.  The universe is as it is, without the need for human mastery.  It does not even know what we are or what we are thinking about it.  Our theories are simply the imagination creating some possible explanation in our terms.  Science becomes Art.  Science becomes the illusions of the Artist.  The challenge is to determine what is fact, against the limitations of our observations.

Dark energy, is the name for the current unexplained observation which we filter with the limitations and genius of the human mind.  I see the simpler explanation.  It is all conjecture that will be changed as certain as the theories of Plato, and all that came before us.  Those who come after us will compliment our ingenuity and explain to their generation the error of our ways.  So in a sense my two cents worth of observation is a good as any other. We are all far off from observing the real universe with our simple minds and our simple tools.  Do we learn and know more as time goes on.  maybe.  But then with the infinite appearance of time and space, there is much to learn as we observe greater phenomenon down the line.

Dark Energy?  Have fun.  It will probably not be the final answer.  If I cannot comprehend it, does not mean it is not real.  

The Problem

Boilers in homes and buildings are inefficient, because they are without a brain.  The development of Boiler Brains was accomplished with Exquisite Heat, which I invented in 2001.  Folks see Exquisite Heat and have a problem wrapping their arms around it, because it was not put out by a Large Brand Name.  This is a bit like ABC Soda.  Folks think all things come from Coke and Pepsi.

Brand Recognition is difficult to gain unless you have a big corporate treasury to compete with the big Corporations.  Even if you have investors, their goal is to develop a small company they can sell to a big corporation.  In future Blogs we can cover that one in depth.  My first goal is to lay out the situation, and problems and to allow you to discuss them freely.  The beauty of this discussion is, I have been to the Mountain of Energy and I can speak about it.  I save energy with my technology.  I don't just talk about it.  I am in buildings all day.  I know what I'm talking about.  I speak to everyone in the field.  I know what their problems are.

Discussing energy and energy conservation at this level will help all of us to understand the problem.  I invite folks to contribute, opine, and help to make sense of this subject.  I only ask that we can make this discussion most relevant if we avoid party politics, hearsay, and comments that are irrelevant to the issue of energy conservation and the problem as to why very few folks are doing anything about it.

One area we must start with is the role of Government Research and development in the area of Energy Conservation.  There is little being done to conserve on Energy at the oil or gas consumption level.  Why?  Because the oil and gas industry does not make maximum profits from Energy Conservation.  Most of the technology the energy Department supports, is supported with half a heart, or with passing attention.  Many of the products the Energy Star program supports do little to maximize the real opportunities for real Conservation.

As we proceed we will have separate posts to deal with these issues.  That way the discussion can develop along limited lines of thought dealing with each level of "The Problem"

Thermostat Redesign

Most of you came from our web site;  www.Exqheat.com.  We want you to continue the discussion here.  Let it all hang out.  Other than the objectionable, the discussion will be unedited.  We think this an exciting time where Industry and government can actually get something done for the benefit of the citizens. The more we talk it up, the more chance there is for real progress for the future.  Once we solve the problem right, the repetition of solutions in this modern age is easy. Let it rip with he good the bad and the ugly.

Solar heating for the home heating and dom hot water

There needs to be more discussion about proper sizing of Solar Hot Water Systems.  There is an application for Exquisite Heat Control for solar injection to heating systems return water in the milder seasons.  By increasing the solar panels on the roof, the left over heat not needed for Domestic hot water can be put right into the Heating system.  By disconnecting the boiler fire, and analysis of the needed temperatures in the radiators, Exquisite Heat can operate a solar energy heat exchanger motor to warm the heating system return water to the needed temperature in the building or home.  This removes the condensation problem below 140 degrees. Thermostat analysis will determine the need for heating the return water.  The control can either inject Solar energy if greater than the return water temperature on demand from the thermostat, or it can fire the boiler to meet the miniumum demand temperatures nesded.  As days temperature changes twenty degrees from noon to 4 AM, the control can operate the total system.  This should save many BTU's from fuels over the years.  This method can also be employed with geothermal, heat pump systems

Cracking Boilers

Have you thought why boilers crack and have to be replaced?  It is not because they are old.  Modern boilers will last for ever.  The only reason to change them is to upgrade for AFUE Annual Fuel Use Efficiency .  The only reason to change is when they leak.  Now boiler leaks are a plumbers dream.  They are very expensive to repair, and cost lots of money.  There is nothing to do but fix it quick.  Your going to use the last guy to do it for you, because he is there now.  But what about avoiding the problem in the first place.  That requires knowledge of why it happens.  There are two basic reasons.

1. Boiler operators do not know about the temperature changes and methods of managing temperatures in boilers.  Always, the first solution to any heating problem is to raise the water temperature, to get heat fast.

2.  Many  heating controls turn the boiler off for many hours through the night, and then are turned on bringing cold water back to a cold boiler.  Over time this will ruin the boiler due to rapid reaction to quick water temperature changes.  It is a feast for boiler repair companies, and no one will tell the proper prevention for this.

We spend a lot of time educating managers and operators.  It's a great service and out building owners love the results.  Comfortable building residents and a more educated boiler room operator.  "More is not always better."   Call us and we can set you up with a trainer to help you keep your boilers healthy for many years to come. It's a great deal cheaper than replacement or expensive repairs.

How many buildings?

We have discussed the need for building to spend their fuel budget better, more comfortably and cheaper.  We are at the same time discussing reduction of the smoke up the stack.  If we reduce fuel use and increase comfort with a 10-30% reduction of smoke up the stack, major cities could have better air quality.  The price of oil would go down with less demand.

So why do we not do it.  The only answer I can think of, is the oil companies do not want to.  They do not want their political friends to talk about it. If the Politicians start talking about reducing the use of oil through conservation, the politicians do not get the contributions they need to stay in office. Now you can write this up into a book.  The truth is the truth.

What if government, oil  and gas companies, utilities, service contractors, boiler makers, all start telling you that they can save money and make you comfortable by simply putting a simple control on all heating devices.  That would be amazing.  And how many applications are there to make these efficient improvements.  Every occupied space in the country. Homes, buildings, schools, you name it.  There are at least 20,000,000 applications out there.  After you take care of giving comfort and efficiency to that 20,000,000 another 20,000,000 will come to mind.  So why are we not doing it??  Comment below and we will all learn a thing or two.

Precision Heating

What folks have not realized, is the waste heat from buildings.  This waste is measured by the comfort that is not had by uneven distribution or poor replacement of heat from building heat loss.

We know when it gets cold, the burner should go on and keep us warm.  That is what we pay for, right?  Well if you take a closer look, you will find that some heating systems do not come up soon enough and some come up too hot.  Either side of this discomfort point, the fuel used is being wasted.  If your not comfortable, your wasting the fuel you burn.  Buildings that provide uneven heat usually are wasting 10-30 % of their fuel.  The bills are higher than they should be and they are uncomfortable.  Occupants are unhappy, cannot sleep, have dry skin, have to get up all night to check the blankets on the kids.  The kids kick off the blankets when they are too hot and then they catchy cold when the building is cold.  Windows on the hot side are open, letting all that energy out. We all seem to put up with this discomfort.  We do not realize that it is totally  unnecessary. There is no reason for this condition to exist.

Buildings need to have boilers controlled, to achieve the exact heat loss analysis and heat replacement, every hour of the day.  There are controls in building that do nothing to address comfort.  They simply turn the heat on and off to satisfy the heat minimum law in the community.  Landlords do not realize that their buildings can be comfortable at the best economical expense.