renewable fuel source Articles
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Engineering hybrid nano-devices powered by the F1-ATPase biomolecular motor
Hybrid nano-devices that encompass organic and inorganic components offer truly unique and flexible functionalities. With integrated biomolecules and active proteins, it is plausible to envision seamless interfacing with nastive biological environments. The ability to incorporate inorganic features not only enables the synthesis of complex systems, it provides a myriad of options in custom ...
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Fuel cells - the environmentally friendly energy converter and power generator
Heat engines based on fossil fuel combustion produce harmful pollutant emissions. Environmental concerns and sustainable development call for new technology for energy conversion and power generation, which is more efficient, environmentally friendly and compatible with alternative fuels and renewable energy sources and carriers. Fuel cells meet all these requirements and are being rapidly ...
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Earthy, solaris and atmospheric energy sources
Earth, sun and atmosphere are the ultimate energy resources. In addition to fossil fuels, earth radiates over 45 TW geothermal energy. Sun radiates about 89 PW energy to earth's surface. Lunar gravity supplies over 100 GW tidal ocean energy. Accessible energy from geothermal, solar, tides, waves and winds is far more than our current 17 TW energy demand, yet there are new avenues like tornadoes ...
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Biomass is Carbon Neutral – What Does This Mean for Sustainability?
The topic of climate change is not without its fair share of controversy, and while there are dozens of conflicting scientific and political perspectives at play, one positive that has emerged from the chaos is that the average global citizen is far more aware of the importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility than perhaps ever before. This has trickled into the realm of ...
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Sustainable Synergy: Tyre/Plastic Pyrolysis to Oil Technology and Energy Independence
In the quest for sustainable solutions, the convergence of tyre pyrolysis plant and plastic pyrolysis plant technologies emerges as a beacon of hope. This innovative synergy not only tackles the menace of waste accumulation but also charts a path towards energy independence and environmental stewardship. The Imperative of Pyrolysis Technology Pyrolysis, an age-old process of thermal decomposition ...
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SC Johnson Waxdale Plant - 6.4 MW CHP System - Case Study
Quick Facts LOCATION: Racine, Wisconsin MARKET SECTOR: Manufacturing FACILITY SIZE: 2.2 Million Square Feet EQUIPMENT: (1) 3.2 Megawatt Landfill Gas Turbine (1) 3.2 Megawatt Natural Gas Turbine FUEL: Landfill Gas and Natural Gas DISTANCE FROM RENEWABLE FUEL SOURCE: 2/3 of a Mile CHP GENERATING CAPACITY: 6.4 Megawatts HEAT RECOVERY RATE: 40,000 lbs/hr Steam HEAT RECOVERY SOURCE: (2) Heat Recovery ...
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Enhancing the Carbon Content of Coconut Shell Charcoal
To elevate the carbon content of coconut shell charcoal entails employing strategic methods and leveraging advanced technology. Through meticulous processes and precise control, the quality and value of coconut shell charcoal can be significantly enhanced. This article elucidates the techniques and considerations involved in increasing the carbon content of coconut shell charcoal, highlighting ...
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Sustainable development with renewable energy resources: a review
The most visible effects of the sustainable development movement are found in several global issues such as the greenhouse effect, stratospheric ozone depletion, and loss of biodiversity. Combustion of fossil fuels and global warming are closely associated with each other. There is an urgent need to replace fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Renewable energy is one of the few means by ...
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Time for Plan B: Cutting carbon emissions 80% by 2020
When political leaders look at the need to cut carbon dioxide emissions to curb global warming, they ask the question: How much of a cut is politically feasible? At the Earth Policy Institute we ask a different question: How much of a cut is necessary to avoid the most dangerous effects of climate change? By burning fossil fuels and destroying forests, we are releasing greenhouse gases, ...
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Biomass Briquettes: the Renewable Energy for the Tribals
The tribals are actual owners of the land but post independence era and due to faulty land reforms they have lost a significant amount of land and the customary right to live in their own area. The renewable energy policy in India can give them a new leash of life. For years the tribals in India have dependent on the Nature for their living. It is well known fact that forest and natural ...
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A Great Project Delivered in Liepaja - Case Study
Year 2022 EcoHeat Technologies (Steel Pro) delivered another biomass driven container type energy plant with a comprehensive fuel supply system. This time – in Liepaja, Karosta. The facility will deliver energy for district heating in autumn 2022. Since, in procurement we’ve been awarded with the contract, we are incredibly happy to have “LIEPAJAS ENERGIJA” as our ...
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Environmental ingenuity: These creative business ideas aim to be both sustainable and successful
Picture this: Out in the open ocean, rows of farmed kelp spanning an area about the size of Mexico. Once harvested and processed, this rapid-growing seaweed would be turned into a fuel that you could pump into your car. No more relying on fossil fuels that take millions of years to form—and whose emissions into the atmosphere are the biggest contributor to the Earth's rising temperatures. ...
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Micropower system modeling with Homer
The HOMER Micropower Optimization Model is a computer model developed by the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to assist in the design of micropower systems and to facilitate the comparison of power generation technologies across a wide range of applications. HOMER models a power system's physical behavior and its life-cycle cost, which is the total cost of installing and operating ...
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Thermal behaviour study of senakin coal and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) blends during pyrolysis using thermogravimetric analysis
Preliminary Thermogravimetric (TG) studies of pyrolysed Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)–coal blends (20 to 80%) at various heating rates, 20, 40, 60 °C•min–1 have been performed to develop an efficient locally sourced renewable solid fuel. The characteristics of the coal/RDF blends followed those of the parent fuels in additive manner. Among the tested blends, 50:50 blends showed the optimum blend ...
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Combined fuel cell?gas turbine plant for highly efficient power generation from renewable energy sources
The impact of renewable energy sources on today's energy supply substantiates the importance of hydrogen as an energy carrier. Hydrogen can be directly produced from solar energy and is considered a promising technology for temporary storage of electrical energy from wind turbines and photovoltaic systems. The generation of electrical energy from stored hydrogen requires highly efficient systems ...
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Energy and environmental benefits of family biogas plants in India
The potential of family biogas plants in providing viable solutions for clean rural energy, indoor air quality, fast-depleting reserves of fossil fuels, and mitigating global warming impacts of residential cooking is widely acknowledged. As a result, many developing countries such as India, China, and Bangladesh have integrated family biogas plants in their national energy planning and policies. ...
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Non-isolated high step-up interleaved boost converter
The output voltage available from renewable sources like photovoltaic panels, fuel cells and battery banks are too low to be practically utilised. Therefore, the available voltage must be stepped up considerably before connecting to the load. In this paper, a novel topology, which consists of two interleaved stages and five voltage multiplier cells, is presented. The topology is derived from a ...
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Projected Costs of Generating Electricity - 2015 Edition
This joint report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is the eighth in a series of studies on electricity generating costs. As policy makers work to ensure that the power supply is reliable, secure and affordable, while making it increasingly clean and sustainable in the context of the debate on climate change, it is becoming more crucial that they ...
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South Tyrol 01 - ZE-50-LT - A Jenbacher Biogas-Fueled Genset - Case Study
Plant: 1 x ZE-50-LT Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Module, nominal output 50 kWe Nominal output: 50 kWe Application: Heat recovery from engines (a Jenbacher biogas-fueled genset) Location: Province of Bozen, South Tyrol, Italy Manager: Private Italian firm The owner of this plant, a SME located near Bolzano/Bozen, Italy, decided to install a micro-thermolectric power plant on ...
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Solar Energy is Cheaper than Fossil Fuels
The moment many environmentalists have been waiting for so long finally came: installing solar-powered facilities is now more financially viable than investing into similar fossil fuel based facilities. Green technology fans - rejoice! In over thirty countries, including the USA, solar and wind energies attained the same price, or lower than that produced by fossil fuels. In fact, the price of ...
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