Essays on Heat.

Quebec has been a notable leader in the struggle against climate change (Gouvernement du Québec, 2009). It has employed effective management strategies that have made it achieve higher targets than any other province in Canada. For instance, the average greenhouse gases emission per person is the lowest in the Quebec Province. Relevant policies, however, are essential in the adaptation of climate change. Quebec has found that it has been essential to integrate public administration of this course considering the achievements it has had so far. The government, in this context, is concerned with the social programs that have ...

Structural steels are the variety of steel customarily used for construction such as buildings, bridges and as reinforcements to concrete. The form, shapes, and size of structural steels are dependent on the specific function that it will be used on. There are several standards that must be followed when producing structural steels; these standards also include the specifications for the steel’s mechanical properties, chemical composition, specific cross section and shape profile (American Institute of Steel Construction np). Structural steels have various chemical elements which give its properties. It is very important that the components in making structural steels ...

Understanding the working principle of a gasoline-powered vehicle necessitates knowledge not only concerning gasoline, but also knowledge regarding automobile's engine associated systems. Two forms of technology include conventional technology and advanced technology. The backbone of most cars today are conventional technology involves engine structure, combustion, and a combination of interlocked systems. Four main systems of a gasoline-powered include air, fuel, exhaust, and engine.

Working Principle of Gasoline-Powered Engine in Thermodynamic Viewpoint

According to Fisher (2015) findings, the air system conveys a mixture of fuel and air to the engine. The fuel system store gasoline in the automobile conveys gasoline to air intake system, and the mixed gasoline ...

The poems of the Kokin wakashu that deals with the progression of the four seasons do so in six books. The first book covers the dawn of spring, where it first gets warm from winter and the flowers are blooming. The perceptions of these poems are happy and excited at the coming of spring. The second book covers the passing of spring, where there is mourning for the loss of spring. The third book covers summer, where there are mentions of different flowers blooming and the sound of birds. The fourth book covers the start of autumn, and like ...

1. Thermodynamics Laws. The first law of thermodynamics (the conservation energy law for heat processes) has several mutually equivalent formulations. For example, the amount of heat conducted in a system is spent to change its internal energy and to the work of the system over external bodies. In particular, if the process is isothermal, then all the heat obtained from the gas from the heater is spent for the work. From the practical point of view, the first law states: no first-kind eternal engine (i.e., an engine producing energy from nothing) is possible. The second law of thermodynamics (the ...

Abstract

The purpose of the assignment is to look at the COP21 report, the main factor that led to the conference was the rising rate in the greenhouse effect due to the emission of toxic gases into the atmosphere. The assignment also looks at the key tenants of the COP21 initiative and lastly the significance of the Conference to the business world and the chosen industry that is the Toyota motor vehicle company. It focuses on the effect that the conference has had on the operations of this company and other businesses in the world. The company has agreed to ...

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The global advancement of technology is at an alarming rate. Most of the challenges faced by a human beings subdivided into small, simple units that can be solved easily through technology. Every time engineers design one thing or the other to meet peoples demands. Currently, the world is full of smart technology and has come up with ‘smart’ gadgets to increase the level of human comfort. Examples of products from smart technology are the smart phone, smart television, and smart car. We may also have a ‘smart house’ in future. In this relation, a smart shoe can be designed. ...

Introduction

Significant growth of all sectors of the economy requires the movement of large quantities of cargo and passengers. High maneuverability, mobility and adaptability to work in different conditions makes the car one of the primary means of transportation of goods and passengers. The share of road transport accounts for over 80% of goods transported by all modes of transport combined, and more than 70% of passenger traffic. In recent years, the factories of the automobile industry mastered many samples of upgraded and new automotive vehicles, including those for agriculture, construction, trade, oil, gas and forest industries. Currently, there are ...

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The promising economy of Saudi Arabia and the rise of the region’s population have been major contributors to food wastage that continues to create major environmental concerns. Households, hotels, food markets, bakeries and groceries are the major contributors to food wastage which has necessitated appropriate interventions such as food recycling, use in energy production as well as educating the community to curb food wastage.

Food Recycling and Compositing

With the population at 29.4 million as in 2012 and prospects for population growth still high, there is a need for the establishment of food waste recycling sites across Saudi Arabia. Major concerns are ...

Introduction

The majority of the world’s population live in the cities. The number of rural dwellers moving to metropolitan areas is ever increasing due to the opportunities present there. Many cities throughout the world have continued to become more and more concentrated centers of economic activity as well as human culture. Nevertheless, some of these cities are struggling with limited resources as well as polarized priorities that make adaptation hard. The high rate of urbanization has facilitated climate issues that are threatening human existence and, as a result, leading to a reduction in the resilience of the cities. Resilient ...

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CHE 352 Spring Semester, 2016 Chemical Engineering Program Abstract In the experiment, many measurements were taken using the heat exchanger to observe the change in heat transfer from steam to water with respect to a change in water flow rate while trying to keep the inlet temperatures of water and steam constant. The flow rate was monitored using Brooks shorate meter and adjusted with valves. The flow rate has been veried from 1 bsm to 15 bsm. Two different control points were choose the measure the temperature of water and steam: the first one in inlet and the second ...

Purpose:

The purpose of the experiment is to find the heat solution for sodium sulphate dehydrate (Na2SO4.10H2O) Discussion: It is given that the volume and density of the taken water is 25 ml and 0.99826 g / ml respectively. From the values of density and volume, the mass of the water can be calculated. Using the formula, Density = mass / volume; the mass of the water can be determined and here it is calculated to be 24.957 g. Initial temperature and final temperature are given here and these are 19.7 ° C and 24.2 ° C respectively. It is also given that ...

Escatsa is an average Spanish company founded by two twenty year olds. It deals with the production of steel sheets jobs for the automotive industry. It is well established locally but then it is faced with the decision to expand internationally to one of two places, Hungary and the UK. So as to make a decision on what location is more favorable for expansion, it needs the analysis of key competencies, the market base, risks expected, cost and financing of moving project. This analysis will assist the company in making the right decision for expansion. A risk analysis helps ...

Hotspots are areas of a geographical location that has good resources that are endangered. The biodiversity of the earth are areas that have species that need that habitat to survive and not become instinct. The earth consumption is needed for growth, and to maintain supplies that come from these locations. For a geographical area to be considered as hotspot it had to have no less than 1500 plants that was nowhere else on earth. This situation would be these plants could become extinct or be endangered if that land was disturbed. The other fact that has to be present ...

The development of solar energy is based on a use of solar radiation for generation energy. Solar energy is the kinetic energy of the radiation (mainly light) formed by reactions in the solar interior. As its stocks are almost inexhaustible (astronomers counted that the Sun will “burn” some more millions of years), solar energy belongs to a renewable source of energy. In natural ecosystems, only a small part of the solar energy is absorbed by chlorophyll that contains in the leaves of plants and is used for photosynthesis, namely for the formation of organic matter from carbon dioxide and ...

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Executive summary 3 Introduction 4 Literature Review 5 Nanotechnology in Medicine 6 Drug delivery systems 7 Applications 8 Other applications 8

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Abstract Despite the fact that nanotechnology is a relatively novel technology, its applications are already widespread including: secure, clean and affordable energy; medical drugs and inventions for early detection and treatment of various diseases; lighter, stronger and more durable construction materials; energy efficient lighting, adequate sensors capable of detecting hazardous biological or chemical agents, clean and safe drinking water through application of effective filters Executive summary The application of nanotechnology is widespread given the numerous advantages and benefits ...

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The energy consumption in the high performance computing and cloud services is enormous. This requires energy efficiency techniques to reduce power consumption in operation and cooling of the data servers and high performance computers. To search for more energy efficient techniques to save power, companies across the world share data and conduct survey. This article gives an overview of requirement of energy efficiency, different energy efficiency algorithms for supercomputers, cooling and energy efficiency techniques used across the globe.

Introduction

There are multiple sources for energy consumption in high performance computing such as power consumption in running High Performance Computing (HPC), ...

Lab Report: Measuring Specific Het of Mozzarella Cheese

In this Lab, the specific heat of mozzarella cheese was measured to be 2.46 (J/g °C) as a function of its temperature. The experiment was performed at 60 Celcius degree, and the specific heat was determined at the various temperatures. The measure was repeated fourth times in order to obtain the statistical error associated and the error was found as +/- 1.50

Introduction

The Specific heat is defined as the amount of energy required to raise in calories to produce a temperature change of 1C per gram of substance (J/g °C). Calorimetry is the measurement of heat energy changes. Calorimeter ...

The increase in the average temperature of the earth's surface due to various greenhouse gases like Carbon dioxide emissions from deforestation or burning of fossil fuels due to which heat is trapped in the earth's atmosphere is called Global warming. Without this greenhouse effect, the heat would have escaped from earth's atmosphere. Micro-organisms that are found in the soil are very important for sustaining many ecological processes like nutrient cycling, the transformation of metals and decaying of plant matter. Soil micro-organisms contribute a lot to the consumption and production of greenhouse gases like methane, nitric oxide and Carbon dioxide ...

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Turbine Engine Lubrication: A Vital Function

Turbine engine has high rotations per minute (RPM) and generates large energy due to compression. The rotating components in the turbine engine (Engine Bearings) must be lubricated at all times for smooth functioning of the engine. The lubricant must flow across the bearings at high pressure (Ehlert, 2011).

Background - Turbine Engines

A turbine is a machine utilizing a rotor or a wheel to produce power that is generating by the motion of the steam, water, air, gas or any fluid. The flow of the gas or the liquid rotates the ...

Domino’s Pizza in a New Market

History Domino’s Pizza, being the largest pizza franchised chain in the United States, shares the same history with Pizza hut, which is its rival. It was started by two brothers, Tom and James Monaghan in the nineteen sixties through borrowed equity. They bought a Michigan Pizzeria and named it Dominick’s and ran it jointly. Later on James sold his shares to raise money for a second hand car. As a result, Tom revitalized the company’s image including changing its name to Domino’s Pizza. The company had grown to more than 200 franchise businesses in the ...

A Reciprocating Engine is also called as Piston Engine. In this engine pressure is converted into rotating motion with the help of one or more reciprocating pistons. There are various types of Reciprocating Engines, the most common type is the Internal combustion engine which is used in motor vehicles, the steam engine which is used in the industries and the Stirling engine. The compression ignition engine and the Spark-ignition engine are the two types of internal combustion engine. In the compression ignition engine, fuel is injected into the cylinder and the air inside the cylinder is compressed so that ...

Discussion Question 1

Having attended a birthday party, an assortments of foods were served among them beef, rice, and the mandatory cake. An analysis of the dietary compositions of this food revealed that beef contained up to about 24g for every 100g of protein in a single serving, 16g of fat content in 100g and no carbohydrates. Rice was found to have a high source of carbohydrates about 23 grams per 100-gram serving, 1g fat per 100g serving and 3g per 100g serving protein content. Similarly, the cake served was high in carbohydrates about 60 grams per 100g serving with minor composition ...

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Problems of various recycling methods .3 Executive summary 3 Field investigation ..5 Benefits ..8 Recommendations ..9

Introduction

Most countries need to solve the issue of waste disposal. Currently the bulk of waste dumped at landfills. This situation has extremely negative impact on the environment, since the decomposition of organic substances are released into the atmosphere large quantities of methane, a greenhouse gas many times more potent than carbon dioxide. According to researches many scientists still have not found the optimal solution for the safe and cost-effective waste management. Waste disposal and waste incineration do irreparable harm to human health and ...

Intensive growth and new scientific and technological developments give builders practically unlimited possibilities. This leads to the emergence of the problem of choice – how to rationally determine the most appropriate technology? Experience of previous decades shows that constructions made of prefabricated concrete show good operation characteristics and are rather lasting (bibm.eu, 2016). As a result, prefabricated concrete is widely used in the process of construction of building of civil and industrial use. With the help of the prefabricated concrete construction time of the building is decreased, and much labor and financial resources are saved. Further in the paper, prefabricated ...

According to Shah (2015), the chances of the world ecosystems adapting to climate changes are decreasing. This is because the Earth is warming up due to the overwhelming activities carried out by humankind around the world. Shah (2015), rights points out that global warming leads to a decline of animal species and their habitats, as the world temperature increase daily. Global warming has many negatives effects especially to the health of humankind (Shah, 2013). It has resulted in an imbalance between the warm and the cold climates, thus causing heat waves. The heat waves result in illnesses; for example, ...

Abstract

Salvador Dali can be considered the iconic painter of the surrealist movement. He was cheeky, provocative, ironic, and disrespectful in his attitude to all he came in contact with. He took the foundations of surrealism to their extreme. Dali raised surrealism to a higher artistic level by depicting emotions and thoughts ranging from realism to delirium. His unusual creativity is evocative because of its mysteriousness and uncertainty. This paper attempts to discover a little more about this Spanish artist and takes a look at one of his most famous paintings.

Curatorial Statement The exhibition, “Thirty Years of Dali” has ...

Introduction

The purpose of this experimental task was to investigate the possibility of using circular rods of different materials made from different materials and having different diameters as heat fins. Extend surfaces of heat fins allow for additional heating and cooling capacity in a cheap and passive way. The fins are intended for use in cooling a reactor by use of the surrounding air. Models were developed based on several assumptions for the simplification of the derivation of the steady and unsteady state temperature distribution state in a solid rod heated at one of the edges. The models derived shall ...

Heat shock proteins in pacific white shrimp

The aquaculture is admired from Europe to Argentina and now it experiences the continuous growth and intensification. One of the commercially important crustacean species, which is a worldwide cultured, is the pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vanname. Their cultivation is complex and often ruined by external factor like temperature and diseases. Now a lot of researcher are trying to get full understanding of the ongoing processes to prevent the unwanted murrain. (Zeng et al., 1; Flores et al., 547) As shrimps are too sensitive it is necessary to avoid any shocks and understand mechanisms. Thus, heat shock protein is ...

The intensive growth and more new scientific and technological developments give builders practically unlimited possibilities. But to the fore, the problem of choice comes – how to rationally determine the most appropriate technology? Particularly heated is the debate between supporters and defenders of monolithic construction of prefabricated concrete (bibm.eu, 2016). The main difference of the prefabricated concrete construction from the monolith is manufacturing of building structures in the factory with careful laboratory monitoring of the whole process (concretenetwork.com, 2016). Impact of human factors on the quality of the product is reduced to an absolute minimum, and perhaps it can be ...

Beach tourism is one domain of tourism with an ubiquitous global presence. Vacations at beaches are a practice virtually all peoples in the developed world enjoy worldwide. As such, Beach tourism is a globally significant cultural institution of tourism. As a tourist destination, the beach is ubiquitous on a global scale, across national cultures and identities. This was not always the case, however. The beach was not a main tourist destination until a half century ago, following World War II. Its global rise in popularity was brought on through mass media which packaged and commodified the concept of the ...

Vitamin C and calcium: daily needs and food sources

Vitamin C: daily needs and food sources The daily need of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), depending on the labor intensity and the age is 64-108 mg for men and 55-79 mg for women. Scientists have concluded that 1200 mg of vitamin C per day helps to prevent falling ill during flu epidemics. It is actually sufficient to take only 100 mg, but after an appearance of the first signs of the disease, the dose should be increased up to 1 g. For those who smoke a pack of cigarettes per day (20 pieces) the dose should be increased by ...

1.0 Introduction The rate at which the availability of natural fuel resources are getting depleted is higher than the consumption (Huang, Krock and Oney 158). This calls for clean energy sources such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion whose short form is abbreviated as OTEC is essentially based on the utilization of temperature differences (Plocek, Laboy and Marti 1). In particular, the difference of incumbent temperature between the deep and the shallow areas of water become the source of electrical energy. This electricity is produced when the temperature difference is used to run a heat ...

Discussion 1: Public Speaking

I definitely agree with the statement: Knowing the background, interests, and expectations of your audience significantly increases the effectiveness of your speech. All this information will help to find the right approach, to make the speech interesting exactly for these people. It is important to use the references, which will be familiar to audience. Sometimes it might be a good idea to use jokes to lighten up the atmosphere. But if the audience doesn’t appreciate your sense of humor or they will be somehow offended by it then it will just make the matters worse. You should absolutely ...

Entomology is the investigation of bugs, which are those creatures that have an exoskeleton, 6 legs, 3 body portions, 1 sets of radio wire, and 1 sets of compound eyes. The quickly developing field of measurable entomology is extensively characterized as the utilization of the investigative investigation of creepy crawlies and their arthropod relatives to lawful matters. Scientific entomologists regularly manage non-creepy crawly arthropods, for example, arachnids, bugs, and ticks. Thusly, the essential meaning of "criminological entomology" amplifies past "entomology." Inside of the scientific sciences, legal entomologists can set up a part of the after death interim (which is ...

Introduction

The General Emergency Behavior Model known as GEMBO helps responders and risk assessors in identifying the STRESS types present, how to predict the kind of BREACH that can occur, RELEASE type, dispersion pattern that is called ‘ENGULF,' exposure radius or CONTACT, and lastly the hazards present that can bring HARM. The model helps first responders be able to take control of the affected area while coming up with the best course of action (Noll et al., 2014). Arguably, it is through the model that strategists can assess an area and note the key problems that can lead to ...

[Subduction Initiation]

Abstract

The major purpose of this report is to explore the process of subduction initiation by looking at its implications. The initiation of subduction is among the main plate tectonic process hence it comes out as an important subject of study when exploring the geological structure of the Earth. In order to explore all the elements associated with this, the paper is categorized into topics that cover important aspects. First, it is important to study when and why subduction initiation begins since this will give a picture about its relation with plate tectonic movement. It comes out that ...

Chemicals have hazardous characteristics. These characteristics are; toxic, flammable, explosive and reactive. Hazard characteristics illustrate the chemical and physical aspects that have the ability of causing damage to individuals, environment and also property. Chemicals are usually hazardous, and similarly also the chemical processes and equipment. Accidents usually occur in the laboratory, and it illustrates events occurrences that generate unintended death, property damage and injury. Laboratory incidences illustrate the containment loss, of materials and resultant energy. Consequences illustrate the analysis of expected effects of the incident; for instance, lung failure or cancer. Scenario illustrates the events description, which causes accidents. ...

Lubrication is an important function that sustains the life of an engine. Lubricants help in reducing friction and wear of the parts of the engine. Lack of lubrication can lead to corrosion and formation of rust on the engine of an airplane. All engines require lubrication regardless of the frequency of their use. Airplanes that are frequently used can have issues of rust formation and corrosion (EAI, 2015). The idle airplanes have a higher risk of rust formation and corrosion compared to the airplanes that are frequently used. It is easier to lubricate and maintain airplanes that are on ...

I hereby certify that this material, which I now submit for assessment on the program of study leading to the award of BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING HONOURS (MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ENGINEERING) is entirely my own work and has not been submitted for assessment for any academic purpose other than in partial fulfillment for that stated above.

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Hussein Al-Tuhoo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I have been indebted in the preparation of this thesis to my supervisor, Dr Maura Kelleher of Dublin Institute of Technology College, whose patience and kindness, as well as her academic experience, have been invaluable to me. I am extremely grateful ...

Chapter 3- Experimental

3.1 Methodology

In order to produce PMMA, some steps need to be followed.

PMMA is generally made by mixing 20 cm3 of Methyl Methacrylate monomer with 0.1-0.3 g of Lauroyl peroxide initiator. It needs to be poured into a steel or glass mould and heated up by submerging the mould into a water or oil bath at 100 °C. Once the glycerine stage has been shaped, the mould is put into a cold water bath. 3.2 Source of the material The types of material that would be used for this project is Methyl Methacrylate [monomer] and 1, 1’-AZOBIS (CYCLOHEXANECARBONITRILE) [Initiator] and Lauroyl peroxide (Luperox) [Initiator]. The materials are not ...

Introduction

All aircraft are constructed with the identical simple elements: wings for lifting, engine to enhance drive power, a fuselage to carry load and controls, and a tail assembly which typically regulates the bearing of flight. The fuselage or body of the airplane clutches all the fragments together. The pilots sit at the front of the cockpit at the fuselage. Travelers and cargo stay in the rear of the fuselage. Some aircraft carry fuel in the fuselage; others aircrafts have engines in the wings. The wings lift the weight of the aircraft itself, the fuel, the travelers, and the cargo. ...

Iceland

According to World happiness report (2012-2014) Iceland is a place, where the happiest people live, like in Switzerland and Denmark (Helliwell, Layard, and Sachs 26). Why? Maybe, it is connected with unique geographical resources of the country, because Iceland is a country of geological contradictions When people live in harmony with nature, they no doubt can be healthy and happy. Let us speak about people of Iceland. In 2011 the population of it was 318 452 persons (Heimur 12) with density of 3 inhabitants per square kilometer on the total area of 103000 km2 (Columbia University 7). The density ...

Introduction

“There’s much stronger evidence connecting human activity to changes in temperature, melting glaciers and ocean warming,” are the words of Gerald Meehl who holds the position of a senior scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Research. Meehl in addition to being a scientist is also a major contributor to the report that was published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and according to the report; human activity is primary cause for warming of the earth’s climate. The 2007, the report linked human activity to the change in global temperatures with 90 percent certainty, a ...

Introduction

Air Conditioning is perhaps one of the most wonderful scientific inventions that provided relief to the people living in a hot climate. What started as a device for cooling homes was later extended to vehicles that have a closed structure. For a layman, it appears that an air conditioner cools the air. However, scientifically speaking, the air conditioner provides cooling by transferring heat from the air inside the thermally insulated place to the air present outdoor by the medium of “refrigerant”. The phenomenon of heat transfer involves three physical processes: evaporation, compression, and condensation (“How Does an Air Conditioner Work?”). Firstly, ...

Velocity Sensors

Sensors are devices which detect variations in a physical incitement and turn it into a signal which can then be measured and recorded. Sensors transform several types of energy in different forms such as radiant energy, movement, thermal energy, magnetic energy and electrical signals. In addition, sensors come in different types that are very useful for different specific functions. The first sensor, thermostat was released in market in the year 1883 which was then considered as the first ever manmade sensor to be modernized; then there came in 1940s the infrared sensors followed by the invention and release of different ...

12 angry men 12 angry men is a well known movie that was directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1957. The movie describes the process of jury and explores how a consensus is reached irrespective of difference in opinions of jury members. The movie is entertaining, educating and enlightens audiences about several important aspect of our social as well as judicial processes. This paper intends to discuss the movie and examines how group effort assisted jury in finding a prudent decision.

The story revolves around twelve men who are assigned a task to find the truth of an alleged crime. ...

Discuss the therapeutic effects of Ultrasound in the treatment of a tennis elbow soft tissue injury

Introduction The ultrasound is used as a treatment for soft tissue injuries using sound waves that are beyond the range of normal hearing. An ultrasound consists of inaudible high frequency mechanical vibrations (Gibbs, Cole and Sassano, 2009) which are created upon the conversion of electrical energy into acoustic energy through mechanical deformation of the piezoelectric crystal which lies within the transducer (Rheumatology, 2011). Therapeutic ultrasound uses a frequency between 0.75 and 3 MHz (Knight, Knight and Draper, 2013) for heating deeper and superficial tissues. Low frequency ultrasound at 1 Mhz is absorbed by tissues up to 3 to 5 cm ...

Abstract

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were a series of four suicide attacks on the US (CNN, 2013). Four passenger jets were hijacked by 19 Islamic terrorists operating under the group al-Qaeda. Two planes were crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The two towers collapsed in a matter of two hours. A third plane was crashed onto the Pentagon while the fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania when passengers tried to take over the plane from the hijackers who were aiming at Washington D.C. Almost 3,000 people died during these attacks. These attacks have led to major ...

Impacts of Petroleum Exploration, Extraction and Transport

Oil shale may be defined as those rocks that usually contain a high proportion and percentage of organic matter such as kerogen. Oil shale is mainly characterized by the low calorific value as well high ash and even mineral content. Oil usually produces energy, which serves a very crucial purpose to our planet. Energy is regarded as the lifeblood of the planet earth and its occupants, thereby, being categorized as among the essential commodities that normally powers the intentions to expand the global economy (Burnham, Stubblefield, & Campbell, 1980). In the 1950s, natural gas and oil became the primary sources of liveliness ...

Electrical machines are found in many places. This paper describes how a computer, an electronic iron, a mobile phone, and a fridge are structured, and work.

Computer structures include; the basic input output system (BIOS), Central processing unit (CPU), Random Access memory (RAM) - temporary storage, the hard disk (permanent storage), communication channel ( cables/wireless), Bus(high speed internal communication), and other ad-on devices. The BIOS stores all the parameters to be input as turn on or turn off devices, flash disks, USB, printers, keyboard, sound cards etc. these parameters are found in the flash memory. The CPU is the processing part ...

Smylie, Janet et al. “Socioeconomic Position and Factors Associated with Use of a Nonsupine Infant Sleep Position: Findings from the Canadian Maternity Experiences Survey.” American journal of public health 104.3 (2014): 539–47. Web. 8 Mar. 2014. SIDS is the surprising loss of life of a baby younger than one year of age. SIDS continues to be mysterious after a thorough case research, such as efficiency of a complete autopsy, evaluation of the loss of life field and evaluation of medical records. Unexpected Child, Loss of life Issue has always been a challenge to scientists. So far, no concepts or details are ...

- Prospecting

The customer for product/service solar electricity is healthcare hospital as hospitals need continuous power supply for patient care and other activities.

Healthcare Hospitals

Hospitals and medical centers are complex institutions which treat thousands of patients on a monthly basis . Patients have different requirements and needs when they visit hospitals. While some need immediate attention, some are suffering from diseases, and few come for child delivery and a few others for a routine checkup. Health care hospitals are responsible for patient care and continuous power supply is critical to the functioning of hospitals. ...

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

- History The Four Seasons or Le Quattro Stagioni is composed of four violin concertos that were composed by Antonio Vivaldi in 1723. This piece is known to be his most popular classical work and one of the most well-known in the said repertoire. The Four Seasons is also considered as one of the boldest program music in the baroque period. The concertos were first published in 1725. It was intended to be part of a set of 12 concerti, Vivaldi’s 8th Opus with the title “Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione”, which he dedicated to a Bohemian patron named ...

Introduction

John and Jeff Bulllock are 2nd and 3rd generation medical device executives, respectively. Together, they have been in and out of hundreds of hospitals and thousands of clinics. Over the 40 plus years they have been in the industry, they have been observant of and listened to the medical staff expressing their needs. Out of these necessities, many patents, creations, and the development of new medical devices have come. Most recently, they have witnessed and been told about a growing problem with hospital bed sheets. As they see it, there are three major problems that hospitals face in regards ...

ABSTRACT

The research argues that although a gas flaring stoppage is not successfully in-place in Nigeria, fitting the appropriate technology with complementary economic and institutional factors can lead to near-zero or zero gas flaring. Nigeria is a developing country with a unique culture of many tribes and one of the largest growing urban populations in the world. Infrastructural, political and economical challenges to meeting the goal are introduced. Reinjection of gas back into wells is not available as an option to gas flaring because a large region for gas production is wetlands (Buzcu-Guven et al. 2012). Wetlands ...

Introduction

Freezing temperatures during winter months greatly contributes to hazardous conditions on American roadways. According to the Salt Institute (2012) 70% of roadways in the United States experience congestion due to winter weather. Icy roadways greatly contribute to hazardous winter conditions and can increase the chances of personal injury or accidental death for motorists. Currently, across the nation, icy roadways are addressed with the application of sodium chloride (salt) to deice icy roadways and to prevent the formation of ice on dry roadways.

The mechanism by which salt causes ice to melt and prevents ice from forming has been ...

Introduction.

When teaching science, instructors use a specialized language that has many dissimilarities from the language that students generally use throughout the day (O’Toole, 2003). Each different occasion for language has a set of intrinsic purposes, values and characteristics, and the purpose of these different traits is to demonstrate the unique properties of that category of language. For example, in scientific language, there is an emphasis on precision in diction, as well as conciseness and clarity. No matter what the language is, writers hope to achieve a style that is comprehensible to its readers while remaining true to the aims of the ...

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humans. Individual’s lifestyles have developed to such an extent in developed countries that people continue to drain the earth of fossil fuels used to sustain humans. The result is that global warming is happening as a result of natural but predominantly human activities that release carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Measuring the best forms of energy to counteract this depends on a number of technological, economic and societal variables. It also requires the efforts of government to use command and control along with economic incentives to the highest potential for each ...

Explain the difference between the two statements mentioned below:

Spilling water on skin surface on a hot day will cool the body temperature. Spilling vegetable oil on skin surface on a hot day will not cool down the body temperature.

Strategy to Solve this Problem

The first step will be to discuss the temperature regulation mechanism of the human body. It will be followed by the cooling mechanisms adopted by the skin surface on a hot day to maintain the aforesaid body temperature. Next will be an overview of the inherent properties of water and vegetable oils. Finally, a correlation between the body mechanisms and cooling effects by water ...