How is Chemical Energy Used?
What is chemical energy? What are the sources and uses of chemical energy? Is it renewable after all, or not? Read on to find out.
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Nuclear Waste Recycling - A Solution to Our Energy Problems?
The reprocessing of nuclear waste is indeed possible, and some countries have already adopted a recycling strategy. The US is using underground …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Wind Ratings - Weibull Distributions and Raleigh Distributions
The most significant constraint of the wind force is the wind speed. For this rationale, understanding wind ratings via Weibull Distributions and …
Continue ReadingElectronic Paper Technology: Disposable E-Paper is a Terrible Idea
Researchers claim to have developed a paper-based e-reader, able to mimic traditional paper and be totally disposable. The question is whether is it …
Continue ReadingHydroxyl Radical Air Purifier: Nature's Way of Fighting Air Pollution
Nature has its own solution to air pollution – hydroxyl radicals. When the sun’s UV rays cause oxygen and hydrogen atoms to bond, the …
Continue ReadingLong-term Stability of Polymer Solar Cells is Improving
The article describes the latest advances regarding the improvements in efficiency and lifetime of polymer solar cells, and the problems that need to …
Continue ReadingCleaning with a Used Motor Oil Centrifuge - How to Reuse Your Motor Oil
Learn how to clean used motor oil by passing it through a centrifuge. The motor oil is cleaned to such an extent that impurities of the size 1 micron …
Continue ReadingFormula to Calculate Wind Load
To prevent new construction and other structures from toppling in strong winds, architects and engineers have to calculate their wind loads. The wind …
Continue ReadingIs Nuclear Energy Renewable?
Can nuclear energy be characterized as renewable? The article describes the two opposite point of views and a final conclusion.
Continue ReadingPumped Hydro Still Most Popular Form of Energy Storage in US
Ever thought that pumping water uphill would be great to have energy storage on demand when in need? Pumped hydro storage is a method that creates …
Continue ReadingChanges in Land Use Model due to Biofuel Model
Biofuels, it’s an amazing source of alternative energy! However, production of this product does have it’s drawbacks and research into …
Continue ReadingBiodiesel Process Safety Management
Biofuel is being looked into to as a possible alternate source of regular petroleum. In the production of this product, however, there are concerns …
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