Energy Production Articles
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New direction for that federal agency whose name I can’t remember
The US Department of Energy’s reputation is now enshrined as the agency that Republican presidential contender Rick Perry wants to dismantle – if only he could remember its name. But a recent report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences offers a different direction for the federal agency, one that may not make it more memorable, but a bit more people-centered. The academy ...
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Time to `like` the energy internet
We hear a lot about the upcoming democratization of energy. But with the average consumer thinking about energy only six minutes per year, it’s fair to wonder if anyone will show up to ‘vote.’ But this week an alliance that includes the intriguing combination of Opower and Facebook offers promise that this futuristic concept may not be so far off into the future. The ...
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Innovators 'home' in on energy
Fortunately for the rest of us, some people missed the message, the one that says we’re in an economic slide so slippery there is no climbing back up. I had a chance to speak to several of these optimists recently. No, they are not members of the Pollyanna Club; they are green energy entrepreneurs, those who are innovating and growing companies as the rest of the world downsizes. (See ...
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Renewable energy in chemical industry – the case of formic acid production
This paper analyses the economical viability of replacing fossil energy by renewable sources by taking CO2 emission legislation into account. A single chemical industry case, formic acid production, is studied in a tangible manner to provide a concrete example for industrial managers and legislators. The practical case was supported by examining scientific and other databases. This study ...
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Sustainability Projects
I2.1 | Energy Management: Barriers to Implementation Michael Walker | VP – Energy & Environmental Services, The EI Group, Inc. There is a lot of talk about saving energy and improving sustainability. While everyone agrees that “we” should do more, many owners and property managers have concluded that their reasons for not implementing energy saving improvements ...
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CHP: Not the Brad and Jen of energy, but….
I hesitate to start this blog with the words “combined heat and power.” You might stop reading. Okay, so it’s not the Brad and Jen of energy. (That would be solar and wind.) But what it lacks in glamor, it makes up for in constancy and results. It’s an old guy, been around for about a century. And while its name might not sound green, it offers an extraordinarily ...
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The Deutsches EnergieRohstoff-Zentrum Freiberg: advanced prospects for applied organic petrology, focused on the generation of coal based chemical products
The Deutsches EnergieRohstoff-Zentrum Freiberg (DER) is a strategic partnership between government, science and industry to develop innovative concepts and technologies for the peak and post oil era. Researchers and practitioners collaborate to develop technical innovations to make the energy sources coal and biomass sustainable and future-oriented. The centre addresses the issues of energy ...
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Squinting toward retirement: A boon for the lighting industry
Americans report in surveys that they are likely to retire later than expected as a result of this economic downturn that doesn’t seem to want to quit. While that’s bad news for golf courses and Florida real estate, it helps one industry: energy efficient lighting. We are squinting, rather than sprinting toward retirement these days. As part of the post-50 crowd, I very much ...
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Status and prospects of nuclear power in Asian countries
This paper documents the relative position or standing of Asian countries in terms of nuclear energy power production and compares it with the rest of the world, especially North America and Western Europe.Keywords: Asia, nuclear power production, nuclear ...
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Global steel company saves energy, replacement steam traps and maintenance with Thermal Energy International’s gem steam traps
A major global steel company, based in India, is saving on energy, replacement steam traps and maintenance after replacing its thermodynamic traps with Thermal Energy International’s GEM venturi orifice design. Following successful bucket tests on drip legs, Thermal Energy International’s Indian agent, Hyderabad based Zenith Marketing & Consultants, has installed 400 GEM traps ...
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Thermal Energy International Raises The Bar On Thermal Efficiency At Stand H41 At Energy Solutions Expo
Thermal Energy International Inc. (TEI) will be exhibiting its range of awarding winning energy efficiency products at stand H41 at the Energy Solutions Expo at Olympia, London on the 11th and 12th October. TEI’s products include its GEM venturi orifice steam traps and its flue gas condensing heat recovery economisers. Instead of utilising a valve mechanism to close off steam, the highly ...
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The Ricoh Arena in coventry uses eSight to raise awareness of energy management and reduce energy consumption by 15%
Set within a site of more than 40 acres including a 32,000 seat stadium, 15,000 square metre exhibition and conference centre, a bar, hotel, casino and health club, the Ricoh Arena in Coventry is unlike any other development of its kind in the UK. Attracting over one million visitors every year, energy management quickly became a key task for its facilities management team. The Requirement The ...
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Shepherd Neame selects eSight for energy monitoring and targeting at their Faversham brewery
The Shepherd Neame family have been brewing since 1698 with brewing on site long before. The company’s commercial expertise is enhanced by 21st century production and distribution facilities. In addition, Shepherd Neame has some 370 pubs across the South East. The Requirement At Shepherd Neame, heritage and traditional values go hand-in-hand with state-of-the-art technology and ...
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Dalkia plc selects eSight in a strategic move to a single M&T solution
Dalkia is one of the leading providers of energy and integrated facilities services to companies through the UK and Ireland. Established in the UK for 35 years they serve more than 40,000 client sites spanning commercial, industrial, retail, health and public sectors. The Requirement Dalkia offer a wide range of services spanning across facilities and energy management. From plant operation and ...
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Masonite purchases eSight aM&T product suite for large manufacturing facility in Ireland
Masonite is a unique integrated building products company, which for over 75 years, has focused on leading edge product innovation. With more than 70 facilities and in excess of 12,000 employees worldwide, Masonite retails its products – doors, components, industrial product and entry systems – to a wide variety of customers in over 50 countries. Background Masonite has a state of ...
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Michelmersh Group Plc uses eSight to monitor energy efficiency within manufacturing sites across the UK
Established in 1842, the Michelmersh Group is formed from five brick manufacturing companies located across the UK; Blockleys, Michelmersh, Charnwood, Duntons and Taperell Taylor. The companies produce a range of products including facing and special-shaped bricks through to roof tiles. Background The Michelmersh group produces over 75 million bricks per year. The process of brick manufacturing ...
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Auction nets Northwest electric utility price discovery and savings
The Situation Customer wasn’t impressed with the response he was receiving from the market, so he called up World Energy to help secure pricing. World Energy Action World Energy took the product to auction and recommended an aggressive Opening Price, which helped set bidders’ expectations in a market that was not very transparent. Result The auction results beat the ...
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Denver: From the brown cloud to the green light
When it comes to the green energy race, it’s not over until it’s over. Just look at the city of Denver. For years the Mile High City was notorious for its brown cloud, a dirty layer of pollution that not only marred the city’s pristine mountain image, but also caused serious health problems. Now Denver is the fifth greenest city among 27 rated in the recent US and Canada Green ...
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Should America follow Europe`s lead on energy?
As the United States sorts out its next moves on energy policies to enhance long-term security and strengthen its economy, policymakers will need to weigh both benefits and risks of various energy sources. Looking at what other countries are doing is a good place to start. European countries’ recent moves have one thing in common: each is moving to cleaner energy sources and greater energy ...
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Technological solutions for thermal applications: a focal point for Expobioenergía 2011
51% of all visitors are in search of heat generation solutions With more than 40% of all registered exhibitors offering related products and services, the heat generating capacity of biomass looks set to become one of the focal points at Expobioenergía 2011. Indeed, energy generation for heating and SHW systems today represent far more attractive business opportunities than gas and oil, ...
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