Environmental Engineering
Latest Contributing Articles
|
New Trends in Harnessing Renewable Energy
Implementing methods to harness energy alternatives such as wind power and solar panels are attracting new and innovative technologies
|
|
Renewable Alternative Energy From Tidal Power
A sustainable source of clean electrical power is the energy in the tides. Several companies are pioneering green generation of electricity with various types of turbine.
|
|
Solar Surviving the Recession
Solar power is surviving the recession according to Ed Knaggs, VP of Home Energy Solutions, the largest Canadian distributor of solar.
|
|
Alternative Green Energy Source From Tidal Power
Environmentally sustainable electricity is being generated by turbines driven by tides. 'Green' tidal power could provide all the world's energy needs.
|
|
Urban Planning for Sustainable Environment
Urban developments can be environmentally sustainable and pleasant to live in. Bogata proved this by improving bus transportation and encouraging bicycling.
|
|
Emissions Reducing Battery Gets Go-ahead
An Australian-developed car battery, designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions, has been granted $US32.5 million for accelerated development to the commercial stage
|
|
Energy Conservation in a Commercial Building
A medical office building conserves energy by directing natural light deep inside and using low-energy fluorescent lights, high-efficiency underfloor HVAC and well water,
|
|
Carbon Capture Technology
With global warming now a recognized threat to the long-term survival of the human race, engineers have developed new technologies to limit the carbon we emit.
|
|
Solar Power Helps Cut Diesel and Gas Consumption
A solar-powered trash compactor cuts the number of trips for garbage trucks. Solar-powered public bike-rental stations encourage people to leave their cars at home.
|
|
Solar Cell Power Generation Boosted by Hologram
Holographic film refracts light on to solar cells in arrays that generate more electricity than conventional arrays at less cost and are 'greener' in manufacture.
|
|
Where Wind Turbine Generators Work Best
Wind turbines for electricity generation can be mounted on houses, commercial buildings and industrial plants if the wind conditions are correct.
|
|
Small Wind Turbines For Business And Industry
Wind turbines on towers and rooftops can save energy costs by generating electricity for buildings from houses and farms to industrial plants and commercial facilities.
|
|
New Wind Power Technology For Stable Power
Electricity from wind turbines is erratic, making power grids unstable. New batteries with voltage control are being tested to make wind energy more available.
|
|
New Instruments Improve Control Of Air Pollution
Instruments that use light to make precise measurements of gases and vapors in flues, where probes can't be used because of corrosion, can help control air pollution.
|
|
Benefits of Precision Farming Technology
By merging organic farming and industrialization, farmers are able to reduce their negative impact on the environment.
|
|
Understanding the Noosphere
When human communiation reaches it's highest level of intensity, at least one futurist believes it will take on a physical form. That form is the noosphere.
|
|
The Role of Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineering may be defined as the use of engineering and scientific principles for the improvement of the built and natural environment.
|
|
How Nanotech Solar Cells Work
Traditional solar cell technology is experiencing a never seen before exploit in recent years thanks to innovative nanotechnological research.
|
|
Electronic Waste Recycling 101
Broken or outdated monitors, video game systems and keyboards may contain lead, mercury, and other toxic materials that could harm people and contaminate soil and water.
|
|
There Are Alternatives to Ethanol
Ethanol, with all of its problems, is a costly, stop-gap replacement for gasoline. The alternatives to ethanol are being developed in biotechnology laboratories.
|
|
Fuel Cells Need New Infrastructure
Technical work on fuel cells for electric vehicles is on going. Before they can be commercially viable there must be an adequate support infrastructure in place.
|
|
From Woody Waste to Biofuel
New York is studying the economic viability of collecting the woody waste leftover from the Adirondack logging industry and converting it to biofuel.
|
|
Coal Gasification
Is Coal a Viable Altternative Fuel Source for Our Cars, Homes and Factories? How is It Made> Is It Cost Effective? Is It Polluting?
|
|
Fuel Cells to Power Cars
Some propose to substitute hydrogen for gasoline as the fuel source for automobiles. Hydrogen powered fuel cells are clean power sources but they may be too costly.
|
|
Dangers of Carbon Sequestration
This article discusses the negative effects of carbon sequestration and why it's not a perfect solution to excessive carbon gas emission problems.
|
More in Technology
Latest Articles