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Using fat to make biofuel

Ivan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:30:00 +0000

The engineers from North Caroline State University have developed a new biofuel technology to turn any fat source into fuel that can be used for powering jet airplanes. Any form of oil can be used for the production of fuel like vegetable oils, animal fat and even from algae. The technology used here in the creation of the fuel is called Centia which means "green power" in Latin. NC State has received provisional patents for the process of converting fats into jet fuels and for additives in cold weather biodiesel fuels. Researchers of the process claim that besides being "100 percent green" this technology has its advantages over other biofuel projects as any lipid based feedstock or raw material with a fat source can be used for converting into fuel...

Using horse muck as a form of energy

Ivan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:58:26 +0000

Horse owners own horses for many reasons like for transportation, as a hobby or for racing purposes. However not many people have really known that horse waste can be the base for an invaluable and renewable source of energy too. With the need for new sources of energy to fuel vehicles and provide electricity growing everyday, researchers have found some good news in being able to produce energy from horse muck. It is the company Global Greeven Solutions Inc., and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association that have been conducting negotiations to start the company Florida Greensteam Equine Energy LLC...

Wiring a home for Solar Electric Power

Ivan — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:38:49 +0000

Solar energy is one of the more sought after sources of energy in the market today. With solar energy, air pollution is reduced as there are no fumes that are emitted while working with solar energy. Moreover, solar energy is available for free; where you only have to pay for the solar energy system, its installation and wiring. The wiring of a home that is to run on solar electric power has to be done by a skilled person, and with care to ensure that electric devices and appliances in the solar powered home are used safely. [More...] However if you intend to plan or design a solar home, it is better to do so after understanding the process of getting solar power from the solar cells and panels to the outlets and appliances found in your house...

Use your booze as your future fuel

Ivan — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:43:22 +0000

Till date, all types of alcoholic drinks, or booze as they are commonly called, are produced only with the intention of drinking for socializing, fun, recreation and to drown one’s sorrows. However the researchers of Abertay’s School of Contemporary Science have found a different and more beneficial use for alcoholic drinks. The researchers here have been awarded the prestigious Carnegie Trust Research Grant to help them in the investigation of turning the residues that are found in the production of beer and whisky, into a form of renewable biofuel...

The manufacturing process of Windmills

Ivan — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:16:20 +0000

Windmills are used to harness the power of the wind to produce electricity. Usually windmills are erected using pre-made parts, on site. The basic fan type windmill consists of the tower, gearbox and fan. Tower parts are usually made of galvanized steel using a roll of coiled sheet metal that is put on a de-spooling device to be fed to the production line. The sheets are run under a straightener to remove twists and kinks and then cut to the right size and shape. sometimes the pieces may be placed on a machine to roll and weld seams wherein its ends are passed under a crimping machine to be moved to the finishing station...

Use thin layer solar cells to get a much more cheaper form of green power

Ivan — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:31:49 +0000

Solar energy is a well established form of renewable energy. However with the present solar cells being rather thick, the cost of solar energy systems prove to be rather expensive for anyone to invest in, and use. This is why researchers and experts in Durham University are busy developing thin layer solar cells. These experts are trying to develop light absorbing materials that can be used for the production of thin layered, solar photovoltaic cells. These cells are used to convert the light energy from the sun into electricity...

Thin Solar Cells for cheaper Green Power

Ivan — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:57:13 +0000

Scientists have now working on developing light absorbing materials that can be used in the production of thin-layer photovoltaic (PV) cells. These PV cells are used for converting light energy into electricity. This research involves the scientists conducting experiments while using different materials that are less expensive and more sustainable for the manufacture of solar panels...

The concept of Spray on Solar Power Cells

Ivan — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:53:54 +0000

Solar energy is one of the many renewable sources of energy that is today used for providing electricity and for use in many consumer products. Though solar energy does not emit harmful gases into the atmosphere; it has a drawback that it works only in the presence of sunlight. So in a bid to overcome this default of solar energy, scientists have now invented a plastic solar cell that has the ability of turning sun power into electricity even on cloudy days...

Technicalities of windmills

Ivan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:27:51 +0000

The wind found in all parts of world has its own wind energy; and in a bit to not let this source of energy go to waste, people have been using windmills to harness this energy. In fact, it is because traditionally wind energy was used to grind grain into flour that it the word ‘windmill’ had come to mind. The windmill is machine that converts wind into energy with the rotation of a wheel of adjustable blades. Though skilled craftsmen design windmills, it is possible to construct windmill on site using hand tools...

Solar Power in Cars

Ivan — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:31:56 +0000

Solar energy is one of the many renewable sources of energy that is used for fueling vehicles, running consumer products and for the efficient running of homes and business establishments. Solar power is harnessed with the help of solar cells and solar panels which are placed in the item that has to be powered. The solar car is something that is envisioned to materialize in the future, with some countries already having solar cars racing across countries...

Solar cells can put power stations in space

Ivan — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:03:36 +0000

The dwindling supplies of fossil fuels that the earth is facing with modernization and increased use of electricity has lead to researchers and scientists looking for alternative sources renewable energy. These alternative sources of energy have to be competent enough to provide the required energy not only for consumer products but also for use in vehicles and for powering homes and commercial establishments. One of these sources of energy is solar energy which is found aplenty around us...

Solar Energy. The future source of energy

Ivan — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:27:42 +0000

The concept of harnessing solar energy for the use of production of energy has been around for a long time. However as this is and was an expensive option for many people, it was rather impractical for people to invest and bank on solar energy for the provision of their energy needs. However today with the advancements made in technology, solar technology is now being made available at lower costs and with improved efficiency...

Solar cells are cheaper with its boost in efficiency

Ivan — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:50:02 +0000

Increased number of vehicles, consumer products and homes all require an increased amount of electricity. However the dwindling supplies of fossil fuels in the world today has made it necessary for scientist and researchers look for alternative sources of energy. Solar energy is one source of renewable energy that is found aplenty in the environment and is harnessed for the supply of electricity. However though solar energy is available for free, the installation of a solar energy system requires a sizeable investment, which makes it not feasible for everyone to use and depend on solar energy for their electricity needs. This is why a group of scientists from UNSW are working on a breakthrough to boost the efficiency of solar cell technology where the price of an installed solar system for a house falls from about $20,000 to $15,000...

Scientists work on converting Solar Energy to Fuel

Ivan — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:49:10 +0000

Solar energy is an efficient source of renewable energy that arises from the sun, and is available aplenty around the world. Solar energy does not cost any money, and neither does it cause any pollution to the atmosphere as no gases are emitted when using it. This is why solar energy is a preferred source of energy that does not worsen global warming. Solar energy is presently used in the form of solar cells and panels where solar energy is converted into electrical power to supply power for homes, offices and even for use in consumer products like calculators. This is why a team of scientists are working on a means of converting solar energy to fuel...

Coal to be used as the base for the next jet fuel

Ivan — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:51:57 +0000

Fueling the many jet planes found in most countries across the world is a great concern, with the depleting sources of available fuel. In addition to this, global warming that is increased with carbon emitted fuels has formed the basis for many researchers and scientists to produce various alternate energy sources. And with this research, researchers have found out that coal can be used as the renewable source of energy for fueling new generation jet planes. A group of researchers have produced a thermally stable coal based jet fuel that absorbs significant amounts of heat, while remaining stable at 900 degrees Fahrenheit...