Energy conservation refers to reducing energy through using less of an energy service. Energy conservation differs from efficient energy use‚ which refers to using less energy for a constant service. For example‚ driving less is an example of energy conservation. Driving the same amount with a higher mileage vehicle is an example of energy efficiency. Energy conservation and efficiency are both energy reduction techniques. Even though energy conservation reduces energy services‚ it can result in
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Dr. D Shina S N COLLEGE‚ KOLLAM Kerala‚India The country is facing acute power shortage. The power deficit has touched an all time high during summer 2008. The peaking shortage was 13% with an energy shortage of 9%.. During the 10th plan period‚ the generation capacity addition was just 21‚180 MW‚ a mere 51% of the original target of 41‚110 MW. For the 11th plan period the government has set another ambitious target of 78‚577 MW but the progress during the first year of the plan (2007-08) was
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We all see the sun light every day‚ once you step outside on a hot day you fell its power and how destructive and life giving it is. Solar energy is the energy of the future‚ the main problem we have is making sure it is efficient and cheap. It seems that it would be simple to capture the sun’s rays and make electricity‚ but the material that “captures” the rays is very expensive due to it having to be a really pure material; if we use materials that are not as “pure” the electric current can’t go
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World & India Energy Balance L4 & L5 EN 402 1 Outline of Talk Energy Flow Diagram/ Energy Units World Energy Consumption World Energy Resources India Energy Balance 2 ENERGY FLOW DIAGRAM PRIMARY ENERGY ENERGY CONVERSION FACILITY SECONDARY ENERGY TRANSMISSION & DISTRN. SYSTEM FINAL ENERGY ENERGY UTILISATION EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS USEFUL ENERGY END USE ACTIVITIES (ENERGY SERVICES) COAL‚ OIL‚ SOLAR‚ GAS POWER PLANT‚ REFINERIES REFINED OIL‚ ELECTRICITY RAILWAYS
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Future energy Have you ever thought about the energy providing you electricity for your daily life that nuclear power could take you off from this world (it is not clear what you mean here)? What was your feeling when you watching news about the Fukushima nuclear crisis? What do you think when you see how victims of Chernobyl disaster live today? Good start – the questions are a very good way to get your reader’s attention.) All of those issues are just because of one reason – the safety problem
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Alternative energy resources What are Alternative energy resources?? It is any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuel. It is a form of energy derived from a natural source‚ such as the sun‚ wind‚ tides‚ or waves and are also known as “Renewable Energy” that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment. They are considered alternatives because they can be future replacements for the fossil fuels that now meet a considerable portion of our energy needs. What Energy Resources
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general ideas that are subjects in many novels written in the past. Two influential and controversial novels that these themes are present in are Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell and Jubilee by Margaret Walker. These books take place in the same time period‚ but show different views that took place in these times. Gone With the Wind tells about the lives of white southerners and Jubilee talks of the African-American slaves. The novels individually address separate real life issues of land
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Energy Management Executive Summary Energy management is defined as " the judicious use of energy to accomplish prescribed objectives." (Turner‚ 2005‚ p. xviii). The purpose of our presentation is to increase the awareness of the significance of energy management‚ to provide some real examples of successful companies applying energy management programs‚ and to provide information about governmental incentives in regards to this issue. Energy management falls under the big umbrella of social
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Energy is the basic necessity for life. But for energy no form of life would have ever emerged. We all know energy for providing us light and comfort. It can help us to cool down during summers and feel warm during winters. It also helps us to go from one place to another. All automobiles need energy to run; but even otherwise all other means of transport need energy. Energy in its different forms is the basic input for life. It is equally essential for the improvement of the quality of life. Energy
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Speech: Energy drinks are dangerous Energy drinks are beverages that can be used to supplement energy and concentration. It contains several ingredients‚ some good others bad. They contain ingredients such as caffeine‚ guarana‚ taurine and many more. Usually they are beneficial‚ but when taken in large amounts; some ingredients can cause unwelcome side effects. Many people consume energy drinks for enjoyment and the extra kick of energy for the day‚ but they are not aware of the hidden ingredients
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