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Showing 1 to 20 of 43 for “"energy independence"”.
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Ethanol supply chain and industry overview : more harm than good?
… whether or not mandating biofuels in today's energy portfolio makes sense and if so, to what extent. The objective of this research was to compile and analyze the large body of existing working knowledge regarding ethanol and distill some key takeaways for actionable recommendations. The …
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Prospects for application of US shale gas technology in Eastern Europe : legal, economic and environmental concerns Poland vs. Ukraine
It is obvious to everybody today that energy is a very important strategic element of the countries' economy. Continuously growing population and industrial sectors demand more and more energy for successful development disregarding the raising price for traditional energy resources what urges …
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Energy scavenging system for indoor wireless sensor network
… One such method aims to further the sensors energy independence on humans. This technique is known as energy scavenging. The logic behind energy scavenging is to allow the device to have its own reliable source of energy that does not require upkeep, has a long life expectancy, and does not …
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The ideal stormwater runoff calculator and how to apply it to site scale planning of federal facilities
… Net zero stormwater runoff regulation, per the Energy Independence and Security Act Section 438, is one way that federal facilities are required to mitigate adverse effects of urbanization. This study provides a qualitative and quantitative comparison of existing stormwater runoff volume …
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An energy supply and demand model for South Africa
… of this thesis is the development of a model of energy supply and demand in South Africa to project energy flows up to the year 2005 and also to assess the implications of policy actions. South Africa in the 1980's will be faced by a complex energy planning problem. Politically, socially and …
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Short sea shipping : barriers, incentives and feasibility of truck ferry
… MARAD, acting on tasks assigned to it in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, has established the Marine Highways Initiative to spur development of alternative and supplemental transportation modes that utilize inland waterways and coastlines of the United States. At the same …
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Localizing used cooking oil processing for biodiesel production in Iceland
… abroad—despite possessing abundant renewable energy resources and a national goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2040. This thesis examines the feasibility of localizing UCO processing for biodiesel within Iceland, comparing lifecycle emissions and economic viability between the current …
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DRIVERS OF CHINA’S ENERGY SECURITY
This thesis studied China’s energy security policies’ primary drivers and, more specifically, how China acquires the energy needed to satisfy its social and economic needs. This thesis examined three primary drivers of China’s energy security policies: the diversification of resources due to …
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INCREASED SPEED AND ENDURANCE OF ADVANCED MULTI-COPTERS THROUGH THE USE OF SIDE THRUSTERS
… uses a solar array for power production to gain energy independence, but the array degrades cruise flight performance. The addition of horizontal side-thrusters is explored, with the objective of improving cruise flight efficiency, increasing both speed and range. A subscale quad-copter, …
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Analysis and Simulation of Switchgrass Harvest Systems for Large-scale Biofuel Production
In the United States, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 mandates the annual production of 136 billion liters of renewable fuel in the US by 2022 (US Congress, 2007). As the nation moves towards energy independence, it is critical to address the current challenges associated with …
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Putting policy in drive : coordinating measures to reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. light-duty vehicles
The challenges of energy security and climate change have prompted efforts to reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions in light-duty vehicles within the United States. Failures in the market for lower rates of fuel consumption necessitate government involvement. But efforts have been weakened …
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Investigation of alternative jet fuels in gas turbine combustion systems using x-ray radiography
… mitigation and providing economic security and energy independence within industries that utilize jet fuels. It is important that jet fuels derived from alternative sources can be used in existing engines with little to no modifications to the engine design or operation. Towards this end, …
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Fueled by crisis : U.S. alternative fuel policy, 1975-2007
… "crash programs" for alternative fuels after energy shocks in the 1970s and early 2000s: (1) the proposed Energy Independence Authority in 1975-1976, (2) the Synthetic Fuels Corporation in 1979-1980, and (3) the revised Renewable Fuel Standard in 2007. These were massively ambitious programs, …
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Modeling and control of an alternating-current photovoltaic module
Energy independence depends greatly on the adoption of renewable energy sources. Yet, electricity, a commodity of everyday life, is currently being generated primarily from fossil fuels in the U.S. Despite the abundance of solar energy, the total electricity from photovoltaic (PV) sources is …
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Thermoelectrics and aerogels for solar energy conversion systems
… about climate change, the world's growing energy needs, and energy independence are driving demand for solar energy conversion technologies. Solar thermal electricity generation has the potential to ll this demand. Solar thermal technology could also be used to displace fossil fuels in …
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Three essays evaluating tradeoffs in agricultural decision making
… is that it is a renewable path towards energy independence. However the inputs used in the production of biofuel feedstock, primarily fertilizer nutrients, are anything but renewable. These two papers add to the discussion surrounding biofuel policies by asking an important question that …
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ReLife: Transitional Housing for Victims of Natural Disaster
… Environmentally conscious design reflects energy independence and minimizing waste production. Design that is ready for implementation will include legislation that defines how what should be used for aid towards victims. With my interest in the efficiency of the construction of the project …
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Integration of PMSG-based wind power plant to power systems using a smart energy storage system.
… protection and continuously increasing energy consumption, coupled with the shortage of power generation and steady progress in power deregulation and utility restructuring, have created increased interest in renewable energy sources (RESs). Hydroelectric, photovoltaic (PV), and wind …
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The sustainability of tropical maize as an alternative biofuel or silage crop
… world population, the U.S. Department of Energy initiated the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) requiring by 2030 the replacement of 30% of petroleum based fuel sources with biofuel (USDA 2010). Tropical maize (Zea mays L.) has potential as a new biofuel crop for the Midwestern …
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Distributed energy resource integration: design, integration and control
Energy independence, climate change, sustainability and increased reliability are considered key drivers for the growing deployment and penetration of distributed energy resources into the electric grid. But when distributed energy resources (DERs) are integrated together and are interconnected …
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