Where is Oil Refined in the U.S.? Most Refineries are Found in the Gulf Region
With the decline of the availability of oil some turn away from efforts to find environmentally sustainable alternative fuels and instead search for …
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Different Solar Technologies: Comparison of Parabolic Trough Converters to the Solar Sterling Engine
There are a variety of developing technologies designed to use solar energy, and many have not been heard of by most people.
Continue ReadingProblems of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology as a Renewable Energy Source
The hydrogen fuel cell is one of the many proposed alternatives as we reach peak oil, but its difficulties in development are extensive. Here is a …
Continue ReadingTypes of Renewable Fuel for Cars and How Replacing Gasoline Can Benefit the Environment
Words like biodeisel and ethanol are green buzzwords, but how important is it for them or other types of renewable fuels to replace gasoline? …
Continue ReadingWhy Hydrogen Cars Won't Work: The Limitations of Hydrogen as a Renewable Fuel
Hydrogen has often been touted as the alternative energy with the most promise, but are its limitations too great?
Continue ReadingSonochemistry: Biodiesel production from oils and fats
Learn how biodiesel manufacturing can be streamlined by using sonochemistry
Continue ReadingThe Problems and Potential of Biomass Energy Becoming an Efficient Source of Fuel
Biomass energy is the energy that is derived from agricultural produce, and some specific crops are already seeing rapid adoption and use in countries …
Continue ReadingBased on Head of Water Available: Classify Hydroelectric Power Plants
There are various classifications of hydroelectric power plants. Based on the total head of water available the hydroelectric power plants are …
Continue ReadingClassification of Hydroelectric Power Plants. Types of Hydroelectric Power Plants
There are various classifications of hydroelectric power plants. Based on the total quantity of water available for the generation of electricity the …
Continue ReadingClassifying Hydroelectric Power Plants Based on Nature of Load
There are various classifications of hydroelectric power plants. Based on the nature of load there are two types of hydroelectric power plants: base …
Continue ReadingAdvantages of Hydroelectric Power Plants. Benefits of Hydroelectric Power Plants
The hydroelectric power plants don’t require any fuel for generation of electricity, hence they don’t cause any air-pollution. The …
Continue ReadingDisadvantages of Hydroelectric Power Plants: Environmental Drawbacks
There are many advantages of hydroelectric power plants, but significant disadvantages as well. They can be dangerous to aquatic life and can cause …
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