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Energy saving measures are top home improvement, research shows
Fuel efficiency measures are the top performing home improvements, new research has revealed. A study by Halifax showed making changes to improve the energy efficiency of a home can add two and a half times the initial outlay cost to the value of a property. The research found that other improvements to home security were second in popularity while redecorating finished in third. Homeowners ...
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Comparative evaluation confirms superior performance of Metrohm electrode for pH measurement in fuel ethanol
Independent confirmation of the outstanding performance of Metrohm’s EtOH-Trode for pH measurement in fuel ethanol: in an evaluation of different combined glass electrodes by means of an interlaboratory comparison, the Metrohm EtOH electrode with ground-joint diaphragm excelled by its outstanding precision. While all the electrodes with aqueous KCl filling solution and single liquid ...
By Metrohm AG
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DOE and EPA release 2011 annual fuel economy guide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2011 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with information about estimated mileage and fuel costs for model year 2011 vehicles. Choosing a more fuel efficient vehicle in a class will save consumers money and reduce carbon pollution. “Increasing fuel efficiency is important for our environment, ...
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EPA Issues Pre-Publication Version of its Proposed Anti-Backsliding Determination for Renewable Fuels and Air Quality
On May 29, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a pre-publication version of a proposed anti-backsliding determination that no additional measures are necessary pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 211(v) to mitigate the adverse air quality impacts of renewable fuel volumes required under CAA Section 211(o). The proposed determination will be published in the Federal ...
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Clarifying and measuring energy security
A new study has clarified the concept of the popular phrase 'energy security'. It suggests that measurements of energy security for a country or area should be multi-dimensional and include figures that represent fuel prices, the diversity of the energy market and political stability. Ensuring the security of energy supply through sustainable energy initiatives is a key concern in the EU and ...
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Blend ratio of synthetic jet fuel blend analysis determined in under a minute with portable IR spectrometer
With the price of oil on a roller coaster ride and the desire to reduce dependence on foreign oil, the airline industry and military are currently investigating ways to supplement the fuel supply with synthetic jet fuel. To date, synthetic jet fuel is made mostly from coal which is a plentiful source in the US. Research is also underway to produce synthetic fuel from biomass to further improve ...
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Vans to become more fuel efficient, but not till after 2020
Transport & Environment (T&E) has expressed disappointment that an EU agreement has failed to adopt a more stringent 2020 target for van fuel economy and CO2 emissions. The deal does, however, recognise that the EU needs stricter fuel economy and CO2 emissions standards for vans in 2025, which, in the longer-term, will deliver significant emissions reductions and fuel savings. The deal ...
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Bulk Fuel Tank Monitoring with Remote Display
Pulsar Process Measurement have supplied non-contacting ultrasonic volume measurement equipment with associated remote plant mimic software to help solve an issue for Northern Rail at three sites; their Newton Heath LMD (Light Maintenance Depot) near Manchester, Blackpool LMD and Barrow LMD, allowing them to control the ordering, delivery and usage of fuel more efficiently. Equipment used: ...
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Carmakers can free wheel to fuel efficiency targets, T&E report shows
Car manufacturers in Europe can free wheel their way to meeting targets to reduce CO2 emissions, Transport & Environment’s 2013 cars and CO2 report says. The report monitors the annual progress made by vehicle manufacturers to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of new cars. The data shows that both premium and mainstream carmakers are on track to hit their 2015 and 2020 targets. ...
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Increased biodiesel blend measurement capability with new InfraCal 2 Analyzer
The new InfraCal 2 Analyzer, recently introduced by Wilks, for biodiesel in diesel measurements offers additional features to the already established and widely-used InfraCal Biodiesel Blend Analyzer. These features include better repeatability, multiple calibrations, unlimited data storage, optional internal battery pack, touch screen display, and password protection for instrument settings. ...
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Fast, easy detection of biodiesel in diesel fuel down to 0.05%
Wilks Enterprise is pleased to announce that its InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer, with a new flow-through sample system, is now capable of accurately measuring biodiesel in diesel fuel down to 0.05% in less than one minute. This is particularly important for nuclear power plants and pipeline operators as they need to ensure that little or no biodiesel is in their system. The ASTM Method D 975 ...
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Energos due to open GBP 8m gasification plant
Energy technology business Energos is due to open its GBP 8 million Isle of Wight gasification plant in the middle of November. Energos claims that the plant will be a UK first for using advanced thermal conversion technology in the gasification process. The facility is part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs New Technology Demonstrator Programme, which aims to ...
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On-Site Detection of Biodiesel in Diesel Fuel Down to 0.05% Featured in Application Note
A new application note from Wilks Enterprise features the InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer, with flow-through sample system, for the accurate measurement of biodiesel in diesel fuel down to 0.05% in less than one minute. This is particularly important for nuclear power plants and pipeline operators as they need to ensure that little or no biodiesel is in their system. The ASTM Method D 975 ...
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MINISCAN IR VISION Top Performer in Portable Fuel Analysis
AMETEK Grabner Instruments Releases a new high-speed, compact, FTIR fuel analyzer for automatic and comprehensive measurement of gasoline, and jet and diesel fuels. Built on Grabner´s new Vision instrument platform, the MINISCAN IR Vision increases analysis speed by a factor of ten when compared to previous models. The MINISCAN IR Vision builds on Grabner’s more than 20 years of ...
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IRENA: Investment Needs of USD 35 Trillion by 2030 for Successful Energy Transition
The global energy transition is off-track, aggravated by the effects of global crises. Introduced this week, IRENA's World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023 Preview calls for a fundamental course correction in the energy transition. A successful energy transition demands bold, transformative measures reflecting the urgency of the present situation. Investment and comprehensive policies across the ...
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Fast, Easy Detection of Biodiesel in Diesel Fuel Down to 100 ppm
Wilks Enterprise is pleased to announce a new InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer, Model EB, with a flow-through sample system and automated syringe pump that accurately measures biodiesel in diesel fuel down to 100 ppm in less than five minutes. This is particularly important for pipeline operators and nuclear power plants as the InfraSpec Spectrometer provides an easy, on-site check to ensure little ...
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Common goals of improving fuel efficiency and fuel quality require a global perspective
Chief executives of the world’s leading heavy-duty engine and vehicle manufacturing companies met this week in New Orleans to discuss challenges facing the industry. The discussions focused on opportunities to address climate change and global energy security. The executives agreed that addressing those important topics would require developing effective fuel efficiency measurement metrics and ...
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IEA plots path to halving fuel used for road transport in under 40 years
Two reports released on Wednesday by the International Energy Agency (IEA) show how the right policies and technologies could improve the fuel efficiency of road vehicles by 50% by the middle of the century, saving as much as four-fifths of current annual global oil consumption. The transport sector currently accounts for a fifth of global final energy consumption, and increased demand from this ...
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IR METHOD FOR CONTROL OF FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER CONTENT IN THE LABORATORY OF FUEL STORAGE IN OMAN
Lumex Instruments solution provides reliable control of FAME content starting from the lowest concentration level of 0.05 % (V/V). A simple and convenient module of quantitative analysis integrated into the software SpectraLUM allows getting the result of FAME content immediately in percentage by volume and without additional operations. Mina Petroleum controls FAME content several times a month, ...
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MIT recommends steps to slash gasoline use by 2035
How much gasoline would the nation save in the year 2035 if lightweight hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles dominated the marketplace? More than 68 billion gallons, or about half the fuel currently used each year by today's vehicles. Such detailed analyses in a new MIT report published this month conclude that over the next 25 years, the fuel consumption of new vehicles could be reduced by 30-50 ...
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