Gulf of Mexico Gets Wave-Powered Desalination Plant 75
blair1q writes "The US Army Corps of Engineers has issued the first permit for a wave-powered desalination plant in American territory to a company called Independent Natural Resources. Waves will operate 'Seadog' pumps, which will lift water into the plant and onto a water wheel connected to a generator, which will create electricity to operate a reverse-osmosis desalination system. The permit runs for four years. Let's hope they don't harm the environment, permanently impact drilling operations, or give Rube Goldberg any crazy ideas..."
OK, somebody has to say it (Score:5, Funny)
Can't they just burn the water to power it?
Re:oil (Score:5, Funny)
At least now they won't have to worry about lubricating the wheel.
Missing Quote (Score:5, Funny)
thanks to BP (Score:3, Funny)
Thanks to the spill this plant is self lubricating.
Re:This is a very wise investment (Score:2, Funny)
I'm sorry, but we're talking reality here.
Nuclear fusion has been 20 years in the future since the World's Fair in NY before I was born.
It's still 20 years in the future.
But we do have flying cars, jetpacks, and TV/cell wristwatches.
Re:Quick Question (Score:1, Funny)
I fear the day that I ingest fish and animals...
Re:Just a demo (Score:4, Funny)
just wondering (Score:5, Funny)
how many people have to wave at it in order for it to work?
Re:oil (Score:3, Funny)
At least now they won't have to worry about lubricating the wheel.
Yeah, and the tap-water has nice "money" flavor.
Re:Just a demo (Score:2, Funny)
OMG! How does it became tagged Informative?!
Re:Just a demo (Score:3, Funny)
OMG! How does it became tagged Informative?!
I don't suppose you can tell us where it keeps going then, Mr. Know-It-All?
Re: the dangers of Dihydride Oxides (Score:1, Funny)