The U.S. Evolution of Hydroelectric Power Plants: Origins
In the very early years hydropower was used for operating machines. The first hydroelectric power plant in the U.S. was developed in 1882 on the Fox …
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Sonochemistry and sound wave generating systems
Acoustic waves need to be generated for sonochemistry applications. Although there is a great variety of systems, all have the same basic …
Continue ReadingNew Hydrogen Cell Could Spark an Energy Revolution
Can solar energy be fully utilized? Not at this point in time. But a new hydrogen cell being developed at MIT may change this. We may be able to see …
Continue ReadingCauses of Ozone Layer Depletion. What Causes Ozone Layer Depletion?
On this day of September 16, marked as the Ozone Layer Day, let use try to know some of the basics of ozone layer like what it is, its importance, how …
Continue ReadingNuclear Energy: Environmental Consequences of Using Nuclear Energy
It is time we take an objective look at alternative solutions. Is nuclear energy the way of the future? Learn about some of the environmental dangers …
Continue ReadingUN International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Depletion of ozone layer can be dangerous to human life. To prevent the depletion of ozone layer a protocol was signed by various nations on September …
Continue ReadingWhat is Montreal Protocol?
On this day of September 16, marked as the Ozone Layer Day, let use try to know some of the basics of ozone layer like what it is, its importance, how …
Continue ReadingWhat is Ozone Hole? Causes of Ozone Layer Hole.
On this day of September 16, marked as the Ozone Layer Day, let use try to know some of the basics of ozone layer like what it is, its importance, how …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Ozone Layer? Importance of Ozone Layer
On this day of September 16, marked as the Ozone Layer Day, let use try to know some of the basics of ozone layer like what it is, its importance, how …
Continue ReadingAdvantages of Geothermal Power Plants. Advantages of Using Geothermal Energy for Producing Electricity
Geothermal power plants are used for production of electricity from geothermal energy. The traditional thermal power plants need fuel for generating …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Wind Turbine? How They Work
Wind turbines convert wind energy directly into electrical energy. Individual wind turbines can be installed for the domestic purpose, while for the …
Continue ReadingPower Scenario of the World – Fuel for Power Plants. Renewable Energy
We have been reading a lot about depleting reserves of oil and fossil fuel and the rising demand for energy with the ever growing development across …
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