have co‐benefits, such as alternative compliance with federal, state, and CAAP measures. ECS can be divided into the following major categories: * Engine technologies * Engine support technologies * After-treatment technologies * Alternative fuels * Alternative supplemental power systems * Ship-related efficiencies While several of these technologies have their basis in the stationary source (power plants, refineries, etc.) and land‐side mobile source arenas, the marine environment
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73-76 www.iosrjournals.org Thermoelectric materials in hybrid cars S.Karthik Sharan, D.Giftson Felix Department of Mechanical Engineering, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai-123 Abstract: Due to the ever growing demand for alternative energy fuel sources, hybrid cars are gaining importance in this current century. In order to achieve greater efficiency in hybrid cars, automobile companies are investing heavily in research and development. Need for conservation of energy is necessary
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Review The city of Muskegon has experienced, as you all know an unexpected growth in population. This increase in population can result in a myriad of consequences. Be assured our city will use the authority given and take advantage of those energy sources and the technology provided by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), to address the pollution issues and reduce carbon emissions. According to The Environmental Protection Agency ( 2012) “Reducing energy demand and increasing energy generation
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“Feasibility of melted wax crayon (Heavy hydrocarbon) to create candle.” Researchers: Ivan Tabaquero Jeilyka Briones Kamille Dioso Adviser: Caroline Bulatao A candle is a solid block or cylinder of wax with an embedded wick, which is lit to provide light, and sometimes heat. Today, most candles are made from paraffin. Candles can also be made from beeswax, soy, other plant waxes, and tallow (a by-product of beef-fat rendering). Gel candles are made from a mixture of paraffin and plastic
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few options on where we get our power. However, one of these sources is from nuclear power. These words cause many to tremble in fear. Some believe that nuclear power is the most effective way to produce energy. However, just because something is effective, doesn’t necessarily mean that it is worth the risk. This point has raised many questions around the world about whether or not nuclear power is the best source of alternative energy. I have had fears of something happening at River Bend
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I interviewed Dave Mullins. He is currently an electrical engineer as well as a project manager for Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing Inc in Santa Maria. The firm is a manufacturer of components for multiple industrial sectors such as nuclear, aerospace and power generation. His projects mainly cover manufacturing and assembling components for the nuclear reactor. His understanding of sustainability is that sustainable energy does not exist in reality. He stated that energies such as solar, wind
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fossil fuel depletion: 17 3.4 Reduction of pollutants, greenhouse gases: 17 3.5 Regenerative Breaking: 18 3.6 Engine size reduction: 19 3.7 Constant loading in acceleration and deceleration: 19 3.8 Benefits in urban area (even lesser fuel consumption) 21 4. Emissions 21 4.1 Oxides of Nitrogen 22 4.2 Carbon Monoxide 23 4.3 Carbon Dioxide 24 4.4 Unburned Hydrocarbon & Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) 25 5. Alternatives 26 5.1 HYBRID CARS 26 5.2 HYDROGEN FUEL CELL CARS
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Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies that are required to identify and analyze risks associated with environmental problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing these problems. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You
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Global Automobile Industry: Changing with Times By Chithra Gopal R.S., M.Sc (Agri) Executive Summary From a humble origin as a ‘horseless carriage’ manufacturing industry dating back to 1890s, the global automobile industry of 2006 has come a long way emerging as market leader in manufacturing activity, providing employment to one in seven people, either directly or indirectly. Hailed as the ‘industry of industries’ by the Management Specialist, Peter Drucker, the automobile industry (US) set standards
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electric power is one of the most serious problems facing Indonesia today. As of year 2011, as shown in the following table, PLN have about 29,268 MW installed capacity in Indonesia. About 76% is in Java and the remaining 24% is outside Java. Source : Statistic Report 2011 from www.pln.co.id The current capacity provided by PLN is not enough to serve all the Indonesia population and Indonesia economy growth plan. Target electrification ration in Y2012 is is only 75%, so it is still more than
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