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Talk:Hydroelectricity
Did you know that Talk:Hydroelectricity has been protected for a year or so now? Hydroelectricity is not protected. 199.125.109.127 19:52, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks, it's unprotected now. --Duk 21:24, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Requests for adminship/Elonka 2
Thank you for your support in my Request for Adminship. Unfortunately the nomination did not succeed, but please rest assured that I am still in full support of the Wikipedia project, and I'll try again in a few months! If you ever have any questions or suggestions for me, please don't hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, --Elonka 02:17, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Pepsi can stove images
Since you made the images in Sodipodi could you perhaps upload them in SVG format as well (if you have the source images left). // Liftarn

Revocation of GFDL is not permitted
I reverted your change. While I agree that your version may be the end result, there seems to be broad consensus that some further explanation is required. I suggest you discuss this at the talk page. Flyguy649 talk contribs 16:56, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Hydropower...Physics equation
For the Hydropower article, under the 'Physics' subsection the texts states as follows...

"Some hydropower systems such as water wheels can draw power from the flow of a body of water without necessarily changing its height. In this case, the available power is the kinetic energy of the flowing water. where is the velocity of the water, or with  where A is the area through which the water passes, also Over-shot water wheels can efficiently capture both types of energy.
 * Formula**
 * Formula**

(cf cours P. Méderic) "

How do I find where the source for these formulae? I have derived similar formulae in my research but cannot find academic reference to them.

I would be very grateful if you could help me - I only ask you as I have struggled to find any other way of enquiring about the source of information on this wiki.

Chris —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chris M Parker (talk • contribs) 09:26, 11 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Hi Chris, not quite sure why you are asking me this question ;)


 * I'd suggest going to a library and get a hydropower book for a reference. The formula you ask about is the kinetic energy formula: energy in a moving body of mass = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2. You can find that in any physics book. You can also read up on the difference between impulse and reaction turbines for more on this formula. Hope this helps. --Duk 13:03, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Template:Launching
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Mikkalai
Please don't block people you are in an edit war with. I've unblocked Mikkalai for this reason. --Duk 01:12, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Hi Duk,
 * I don't block people with whom I am involved in edit wars. In fact, I saw the multiple reverts by Mikkalai, who was reverting a different user, and ask for clarification. Instead, Mikkalai continued to revert, with a different explanation every time. I regarded this as disruptive, and reverted. I don't care which way the page looks, and asked in my edit summary and on Mikkalai's talk page what was going on. Firsfron of Ronchester  01:16, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes, I agree there is a gray area when dealing with disruption (it's difficult to accurately identify some types of disruption without interacting with an editor). But this was simple 3RR, the block reason was 3RR, and you participated in the revert war. Please ask another admin for help when in doubt. See the 3RR help board. --Duk 01:26, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the feedback, Duk. I actually another admins who thought it was a disturbance, too, but I certainly can see why you unblocked. Best wishes and happy editing, Firsfron of Ronchester  01:29, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you!
Thanks for swiftly correcting the caption on the image I added to Bull Run Hydroelectric Project. I am fascinated by this decommissioning, and see that you have added a great deal to the article. I also took a photo of a tube, that appears to me to be some kind of drain, a short ways southeast of the penstock. Can you tell me what that is? I will upload the photo if you think it is significant; I wasn't sure how important a feature of the lake it is. -Pete 20:14, 28 September 2007 (UTC)
 * It's been a long time since I've seen the place. I vaguely remember something like what you were talking about - not sure what it is. --Duk 22:52, 28 September 2007 (UTC)


 * OK, google maps uses low resolution imagery (like they do for most hydro dams), terraserver has better imagery. Unfortunately it's still not very good. The USGS topo shows two surge tanks. Did you see two pensotcks or one when you were there ?. Maybe the thing you saw was an unfinished penstock for planned expansion, abandoned long ago? Just speculating here. --Duk 23:13, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

I'll upload the photos tomorrow, so you can see. It is basically a ramp with a 6-foot tube at the top of it -- I don't know much about such things, but to me it looks like it serves the function of the hole at the top of your bathroom sink…designed to let overflow run out when the water gets too high. No machinery attached. By the way, do you know if there's public access to either of the dams? I couldn't find any roads that weren't marked "Private Property" -- but I may go back and look harder. Really interested to get some photos before the sediment washes away, and of the dry riverbed before it becomes a river again. -Pete 00:03, 29 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Here are some maps ,. The access roads to the dams used to be gated - I doubt anyone would mind you taking a walk past the gates. --Duk 00:51, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

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Winter Soldier Investigation
I would appreciate your input. There seems to be an editor who feels it is his/her perogative to completely control the WSI article. He is even edit warring on the talk page.--JobsElihu 00:34, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Dear Jobs, I'd rather swallow razor blades. --Duk 03:11, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Oh God so funny. I feel the same way, I would rather jump off a building and land bottom first on a spiked fence.  I hated that Arbcom. I havent been back since.
 * I saw this message when I was coming here to saw hello. How are you? So:
 * hello, how are you?
 * Later gator. Travb (talk) 01:01, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm fine - not much time for this place lately. How did your exam go? --Duk 05:06, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
 * I will find out in November. Looking for non-law work now.Travb (talk) 16:12, 21 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Cool, I hope your buddies and proffs gave you some good leads - don't be afraid to ask!


 * I can't tell you how many times (in my younger days) I blew into a city, a thousand miles from my last place, with nothing but my car and a couple of boxes. I could always find work, and usually a roommate opening, within 24 hours. Of course, this wasn't glamorous work - but it sure was interesting, low stress and fun. Enjoy it while it lasts! --Duk 18:33, 21 October 2007 (UTC)