Where Does US Energy Come From?
Where does the world’s energy come from, and how much of that is used in the US? Here we answer the first question and, using government figures …
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AC and DC Electric Shock Effects Compared
What are the physical differences between shocks by AC and DC current? Both are dangerous and can be lethal in high amounts. Learn more here.
Continue ReadingElectrical Energy Storage for Renewable Power - Solar and Wind
Electricity or energy storage in bulk quantity may be done by a pumped storage hydro power plant. Used mines filled with water may be used. Renewable …
Continue ReadingNuclear Power - The Countries that use Nuclear Energy Power Plants, Statistics, and Facts
Which country generates most of it electricity from nuclear energy power plants? Which country has the most number of nuclear energy power plants? How …
Continue ReadingEnvironmental Impacts of Nanotechnology in Fuel Cells
The use of nanoparticles and nanomaterials in fuel cells has provided a hope for a greener environment. However, there are potential risks that …
Continue ReadingEnergy Harvesting Technologies – RF Energy Harvesting, Photovoltaic Harvesting, Thermoelectric Harvesting, Piezoelectric Harvesting
This article discusses power harvesting, energy scavenging, and other energy harvesting technologies like radio frequency energy harvesting, solar …
Continue ReadingNanotechnology in Energy - Solar
The applications of nanotechnology for energy are many. Nanotechnology batteries and nanotechnology solar are in advanced stages of development. …
Continue ReadingTesla Turbine Design and the Theory of Operation of an Industrial Tesla Turbine
This article contains a brief history of the design of the Tesla turbine, which is a bladeless turbine invented by Nikola Tesla in 1908 to 1913. …
Continue ReadingBoiler Tube Leakage detection by Acoustic Instrument in Thermal Power Plant
Boiler tube leakage is a major cause of outage and generation loss in thermal power plants. Detection of boiler tube leakage is a very important …
Continue ReadingAvoiding Clinker Formation in Thermal Power Plant Boilers
We must not blame poor quality coal for clinker formation and deposition in boilers. Instead we take proper precautions such as poking, flushing by …
Continue ReadingI Learned from That: Opening Drain Valve Leads to Catastrophic Failure of Boiler Tubes in new Power Plant
A wrong operational procedure leads to boiler tube failure and furnace damage. What went wrong? Read this to find out.
Continue ReadingMicrobial Carbon Dioxide Sequestration
There have been numerous suggestions made regarding sequestration of carbon dioxide, which range from storage in redundant offshore oil and gas …
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