Sep
9
Save While Driving For a Little More Fun
September 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment
For many the idea that operating a motor vehicle can be much cheaper is a non-starting idea. Their real world experience won’t support the facts because their situation is most likely urban – or they’ll just lazy about taking care of their machines. Hypermilers, a term for those working at every inch of travel from […]
Sep
8
A New Biodiesel Process
September 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment
A research collaboration of Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and Mexico’s Instituto Politecnico Nacional have developed a one-step hydrotreatment process over catalysts containing Ni-Mo and solid acids that converts the tested vegetable oils jatropha, palm and canola to renewable diesel and propane (LPG) fuels. The research addresses some critical issues with […]
Sep
7
On the Enzyme Hunt
September 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Ashli Brown, Ph.D. and colleagues, including graduate student Candace Williams at Mississippi State University have taken the hunt for enzymes to break out the sugars from the super-tough plant material known as lignocellulose in switch grass, corn stalks and wood chips to the Giant Panda. The panda digestive tract contains bacteria with potent effects in […]
Sep
6
The Best Thermal Solar Panel Might Be the Cheapest
September 6, 2011 | 7 Comments
The MSRP is $2749.00 Canadian. One panel per 1000 square feet, more north than Maine’s northern tip. The basic collector is made using recycled soda pop cans. Amazing. This thermal panel works astonishingly well. Note – don’t test the thermal conductivity of an aluminum can with a heat source that can burn skin – the […]
Sep
5
Happy Labor Day Wishes
September 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Today is a celebration of Labor, people working to meet needs, acquire their wants and obtain some wishes come true. For many, not enough or for everyone that is a truth today. It’s been a tough year, confidence has dwindled, cash flow is down, prices are up – the squeeze is on. It’s time to […]