In response to my inquiry to Dr. Behar, he provided the following
information:

> The 2 20KW generators was for electric power, to run pumps,
> controls, computers, etc.

> The 480KW was what was calculated to be produced from burning diesel to
> heat up the water.

So we are *not* talking a small amount of energy to burn the holes
in the ice.  The 480KW would seem to be required over a period
of 12-24 hours (the time required to drill the ice holes).

Robert


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