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From: jwm@stdc.jhuapl.edu (Jim Meritt)
Newsgroups: sci.bio
Subject: Re: Re-Salinization In the Hydrogen Fuel Circle
Keywords: salt hydrogen
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Date: 3 Jun 88 15:59:55 GMT
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In article <4606@dasys1.UUCP> lee@dasys1.UUCP (Lee W. Fischman) writes:
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}  In the artificial process, however, what will happen to the sea
}salt that is a byproduct of the hydrogen extraction?  With truly
}massive use of hydrogen, I would guess it has to go back into the sea
}to eliminate any possibility of upsetting the world's oceans'
}salinity.  But do you just dump it back in?  How much can you
}dump at one time back in to the sea in one particular place
}without achieving a toxic salinity level?


I am inclined to believe that we will not use the hydrogen contained
in as much as a cubic mile of ocean water.  Putting this back into
the ocean at the rate we will take it out will allow dillution of
probably over a billion to one.  Not to worry...

Now, if we have enough energy to split enough hoh to make a measurable
impact on the salinity of the oceans, we will have OTHER problems
first.  I refer you to a misguided discussion on the greenhouse effect
that appeared not long ago.

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            Therefore, these opinions are mine and not any organizations!
Q.E.D.
jwm@aplvax.jhuapl.edu 128.244.65.5  (James W. Meritt)