Biomass, Geothermal & Other
Biomass, biogas, geothermal, tidal, wave and waste-to-energy generation.
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Mocean Energy: Wave Power Technology and Subsea Applications
Mocean Energy develops hinged-raft wave energy converters in Scotland, powering subsea infrastructure.
Concentrated solar still: Design, thermodynamics, and water production
Technical overview of concentrated solar stills, multi-effect evaporation, and heat pump integration for high-yield desalination.
Tarkhankut Wind Farm: Development and Capacity in Crimea
Tarkhankut Wind Farm in Crimea, commissioned in 2001 with 21 turbines and 2.26 MW capacity.
Nemo H2: The First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Ship in the Netherlands
Nemo H2 is a Dutch hydrogen fuel cell passenger ship operating in Amsterdam since 2009, developed by Fuel Cell Boat for 88 people.
GivePower: Solar Energy and Water Systems for Global Communities
GivePower is a US-based non-profit developing solar power and desalination systems in 17 countries and the United States.
Mykonos windmills: History, architecture, and cultural significance
The 16 historic windmills of Mykonos, Greece, built primarily by Venetians in the 16th century to mill wheat.
Upstream petroleum industry: Exploration, production, and market structure
Overview of the upstream oil and gas sector, covering exploration, drilling, M&A trends, and industry classifications.
Log splitter: Design, operation, and applications
Overview of log splitter machinery, including hydraulic and manual types, power sources, safety features, and commercial applications.
Clara Adams: Pioneer of Commercial Air Travel
Clara Adams (1884-1971) was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic as a commercial passenger aboard the Graf Zeppelin.
Integrated Sensor is Structure: USAF High-Altitude Surveillance Program
The Integrated Sensor is Structure (ISIS) was a USAF program to develop a solar-powered, radar-equipped high-altitude airship for persistent...
Solar power in Estonia
Overview of solar energy growth in Estonia, reaching 1.3 GW capacity by 2024.
Compressed hydrogen: Properties, storage, and infrastructure
Overview of compressed hydrogen (CH2) as a gaseous fuel stored at 350 and 700 bar for vehicles and transport.
Bagasse: Production, Properties, and Industrial Applications
Bagasse is the fibrous residue of sugarcane after juice extraction, used as biofuel, pulp, and packaging material.
Ethanol fermentation: Biochemical process, applications, and feedstocks
Ethanol fermentation converts sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide. Used in beverages, bread, and biofuel production.
East Mediterranean Gas Forum
The East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) is an intergovernmental organization headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, established in 2020 to coordinat...
Conduit hydroelectricity
Conduit hydroelectricity generates power from existing water pipelines, canals, and aqueducts to recover energy.
Pitch bearing: Design, Load Dynamics, and Lubrication in Wind Turbines
Technical overview of pitch bearings in wind turbines, covering four-point contact design, load situations, and lubrication challenges.
Type 212A submarine: Design, propulsion, and operational history
The Type 212A is a class of diesel-electric attack submarine featuring air-independent propulsion (AIP) using fuel cells, operated by the Ge...
Electrochemical engineering
Branch of chemical engineering dealing with electricity-intensive industrial processes, energy storage, and metal refining.
Pasteur effect: Mechanism, history, and implications for fermentation
The Pasteur effect describes how oxygen inhibits fermentation, driving a switch to aerobic respiration for increased ATP production.