scholarly journals Institute of clean technologies for mining and utilization of raw materials for energy use – a new potential of research in Ostrava

2012 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Václav Dombek
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Electron Microprobe ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
First Year ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Clean Technologies ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
Research Programmes

Abstract A year ago, in Ostrava, one of the major RDI (Research and Development for Innovation) projects was initiated in the Moravian-Silesian Region, called the Institute of Clean Technologies for Mining and Utilization of Raw Materials for Energy Use. During the first year, many of the top and often unique research laboratories and workplaces were built with a budget of over CZK200m, such as “Workplace of Electron Microprobe”, „Workplace of Tomographic Methods“, “Workplace of Hydrochemistry and Hydrobiology”, “Workplace of Thermal, Hydraulic and Mechanical (THM) Processes in Rocks”, “Workplace of Water Jet”, “Isotope and GCTOF Laboratory” and many others. This laid the basis for various research programmes with truly extraordinary extent and impact not only on the Czech industry but also economy of other EU member states.

INNOVATIVE DIRECTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OF VINEGAR PRODUCTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4(50)) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
A. A. Pushkar ◽  
D. V. Khlimankov ◽  
V. I. Solovei ◽  
A. V. Rybak ◽  
J. N. Shcherbitskaya
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Ethyl Alcohol ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Technological Scheme ◽  
Development Work ◽  
Organoleptic Characteristics ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Republic

he article presents the results of research and development work on the creation of technologies for the production of new types of vinegar based on starch-containing raw materials with original organoleptic characteristics. The introduction of this technology at the enterprise provides for the introduction of a new stage of the mechanical-enzymatic destruction of starch-containing raw materials with its biotransformation into ethyl alcohol into the current technological scheme of the enterprise.

Process intensification in chemical engineering: general trends and Russian contribution

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rufat S. Abiev
Keyword(s):  
Energy Use ◽  
Chemical Engineering ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Process Intensification ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Simultaneous Increase ◽  
Russian Scientist ◽  
Energy Use Efficiency ◽  
Use Efficiency

Abstract Minimization of the costs with simultaneous increase in the raw materials and energy use efficiency is a challenge for the modern world. One of the most effective tools to solve this task is the use of process intensification (PI), first proposed by Ramshaw C. The incentive for process intensification, Proceedings, 1st Intl. Conf. Proc. Intensif. for Chem. Ind., 18, BHR Group, London, 1995, p. 1. and then extended by Stankiewicz AI, Moulijn JA. Process intensification: transforming chemical engineering. Chem Eng Prog 2000: 22–34. In the presented review, some principles of PI in chemical engineering and their application for wide variety of processes is discussed. The role of the Russian scientist with a research background is carried out in other countries.

The Research and Development of Water Jet Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 273 ◽  
pp. 45-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu De Luo ◽  
Yu Jiao Xu
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Manufacturing Technology ◽  
Pulsed Jet ◽  
History Of

As a new manufacturing technology, a brief history of the development of the water jet technology is investigated. Several represenntive emerged jet technologies such as cavitating water jet technology, pulsed jet technology, abrasive jet technology and pure water jet technology, accompany with their characteristics are intoduced respectively. The applications of water jet technology in variety fields such as traditional cutting, medical science, and mining and so on are described. With the rapid development in recent years, this kind of technology is playing an increasing important role in national economy.

scholarly journals Special Issue on Selected Papers from IEEE ICKII 2019

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1916
Author(s):  
Teen-Hang Meen ◽  
Wenbing Zhao ◽  
Cheng-Fu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Energy Research ◽  
Energy Carriers ◽  
Final Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems

This Special Issue on “Selected papers from IEEE ICKII 2019” selected 13 excellent papers from 260 papers presented in IEEE ICKII 2019 on topics in energies. The fields include: energy fundamentals, energy sources and energy carriers, energy exploration, intermediate and final energy use, energy conversion systems, and energy research and development. The main goal of this Special Isue is to discover new scientific knowledge relevant to the topic of energies.

scholarly journals The significance of energy consumption in environmental impact of rare earth elements recovery from tailings and mining waste

2019 ◽  
Vol 108 ◽  
pp. 02011
Author(s):  
Karolina Kossakowska ◽  
Katarzyna Grzesik
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Rare Earth Elements ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Lca Results ◽  
Critical Raw Materials

Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are identified as critical raw materials for the European Union economy. REEs are not currently produced in the EU, while there are several sources not properly addressed. Within the ENVIREE project tailings from New Kankberg (Sweden) and Covas (Portugal) were identified as rich in REEs and chosen for recovery processing. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology was used to evaluate the environmental impact of REEs recovery. The aim of this study is the detailed analysis of several scenarios with different electricity production schemes of REE recovery. The study discusses the share of energy use in the overall impact on the environment, taking into account diversification in the electricity production structure among EU countries. The energy use is a significant contributor to the overall environmental impact of studied cases. Its share in the total environmental burden is reaching up to 47%. The results show that applying the average electricity scheme production for Europe may lead to biased LCA results. For the accurate LCA results the local production schemes of energy for certain countries should be chosen.

scholarly journals Using Patent Development, Education Policy and Research and Development Expenditure Policy to Increase Technological Competitiveness of Small European Union Member States

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (78) ◽  
pp. 97-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Ferraro ◽  
Pawan Kumar Dutt ◽  
Tanel Kerikmäe
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
High Tech ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Development Education ◽  
Member States ◽  
Trade Routes ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Development Expenditure

Abstract The Chinese Belt and Road Initiative will open new trade routes between China and the European Union (EU) and increase competition pressures on smaller EU member states. This article ranks where states like Estonia stand internationally in terms of innovativeness (and consequent competitiveness) by conducting an econometric study of patent development, education policy and research and development (R&D) expenditure policy. The authors claim that small member states such as Estonia should follow the example of countries such as Germany and adopt policies which focus more on increased public spending on R&D and innovation in public universities of science and technology, and raise support for high tech startups with a strong focus on international patenting. Member States must go further and subsidise R&D activities by focusing, inter alia, on filing of foreign patents such as triadic patents.

scholarly journals Managing the risk of the energy performance gap in non-domestic buildings

2021 ◽  
pp. 014362442110083
Author(s):  
David Thompson ◽  
Esfand Burman ◽  
Dejan Mumovic ◽  
Mike Davies
Keyword(s):  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Performance Gap ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Energy Efficient Buildings ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Formidable Challenge ◽  
Research Programmes ◽  
Construction Operation

Energy use in buildings accounts for one-third of the overall global energy consumption and total building floor area continues to increase each year as new developments are constructed and delivered. If stringent climate goals are to be met, these buildings will need to consume less energy and emit less carbon. However, design intentions for energy efficient buildings are not always met in practice. This performance gap between calculated and measured energy use in buildings threatens the progress necessary to meet these energy targets. The aim of this paper is to identify the factors that contribute to the performance gap and propose solutions for reducing the gap in practice. A quantitative and qualitative analysis of two research programmes completed in the past few years was utilized for an in-depth look at the performance of around 50 non-domestic buildings in the United Kingdom. While no direct links were found between any one variable and the performance gap, several correlations exist between contributing factors indicating a complex, entangled web of interrelated problems. The multitude of the variables involved presents a formidable challenge in finding practical solutions. However, the results indicate that the combination of the ventilation strategy of a building and the building services control strategy during partial occupancy is a key determinant of the performance gap. A more straightforward procurement approach with clearly delineated targets and responsibilities, along with advanced and seasonal commissioning instituted at the beginning of a project and implemented after building completion can also be very effective in reducing the gap. Finally, mandatory requirements or an appropriate system of incentives for monitoring and disclosure of performance data can help identify many of the underlying issues affecting performance in-use and untangle some of the web of complex issues across the building sector. Awareness of the performance gap and knowledge of the factors contributing to its impact on the building industry is important for all stakeholders involved in the design, construction, operation and occupation of non-domestic buildings. Understanding potential solutions to mitigate these risks may help to reduce the prevalence and magnitude of the performance gap.

Geoethics education: From theory to practice – a case study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pimnutcha Promduangsri ◽  
David Crookall
Keyword(s):  
Water Policy ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Biodiversity Loss ◽  
Earth Systems ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Theory To Practice ◽  
Wide Range

<p><strong>Geoethics education:  From theory to practice – a case study</strong></p><p>Pimnutcha Promduangsri (1, 2) and David Crookall (1)</p><p>(1) Université Côte d’Azur, Nice, France;  (2) Méditerranée 2000, Cannes, France.</p><p>The planet Earth, and thus humanity, currently face such monumental geo-problems that geoethical behaviour by all citizens is a real imperative.  The problems are well known: global warming and climate change, pollution, sea-level rise, deforestation, ocean acidification, biodiversity loss and so on.  This situation requires that all citizens learn to behave in a geoethical fashion and in harmony with Earth’s nature.  This in turn necessitates deployment on a massive scale of geoethical education, or what we call geo-edu-ethics – ‘edu’ is sandwiched between ‘geo’ and ‘ethics’.  This is meant to suggest that in order to bring together ‘geo’ and ‘ethics’, we need ‘edu’.  On another level, we also argue that it is manifestly and axiomatically unethical not to provide necessary geoethical knowledge in schools, universities and other training, in addition (and related) to the education already being dispensed.  Most ministries of education are thus failing their citizens in this regard.</p><p>The principle and necessity of geo-edu-ethics have been successfully translated into hands-on practice by Méditerranée 2000 (M2k), which celebrated its 30<sup>th</sup> anniversary last year.  This is a French association based in Cannes that accomplishes on-going, geo-edu-ethical, or geoethical educational, projects for a wide range of audiences.</p><p>Projects range from elementary school up to adult education, and include public awareness campaigns, school visits and trips, ethical tourism, local authority advice and industrial guidance on geoethical matters.  Such projects focus on the promotion of geoethical behaviour and decisions that influence the way humans interact with the Earth systems, especially in regard to waste, coastal areas, water, policy making, pollution, and so on.  The association has been successful in changing geoethical behaviours and attitudes among local people, for example, in regard to recycling, raw materials, flooding, pollution, reducing one’s carbon footprint and energy use.</p><p>The presentation will (a) highlight the absolute necessity of providing geoethical education at all levels of society and in all subject areas of education, (b) outline the geoethical imperative for ordinary citizens (youth, parents, industry, etc.), (c) show how a dedicated and enthusiastic group of people can help citizens to move towards more ethical behavior as they interact with a range of Earth systems, and thus to participate in that geoethical imperative in everyday life.</p>

Commonwealth Consultative Committee for South and Southeast Asia

1953 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 300-300
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
First Year ◽  
Consultative Committee ◽  
Export Prices ◽  
South And Southeast Asia ◽  
Balance Of Trade ◽  
Private Savings ◽  
To Come ◽  
Colombo Plan

The first report of the Commonwealth Consultative Committee for South and Southeast Asia (the Colombo Plan) was released in May 1952. The Korean conflict, it was noted, had had the short-term effect of improving the balance of trade of countries in the area through increasing volume and prices of exports. As a result, the trade deficits expected when the original plans were drawn up, turned out to be surpluses; increased volume of public revenue had enabled governments to spend more on development projects, in some cases financed wholly from their own resources. Expenditures of the first year of the plan had been appreciably greater than in 1950–1951. Since the end of 1951, however, economic conditions had again changed. Terms of trade were less favorable with a decline in export prices for raw materials. Government contributions for 1952–1953, therefore, were expected to be smaller than in 1951–1952. At the same time, planned expenditures for 1952–1953 were greater than before, due partly to increased costs and partly to additional projects. Unless conditions became “very adverse”, there was a “reasonable expectation” that next year's program would be successfully completed; finances were expected to come from accumulated budget surpluses, internal loans, increased private savings, private foreign investments and loans from other governments and from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. As for future years, the report noted that success would depend in part on the determination of the countries involved, careful planning of projects, continuance of the cooperative spirit in which the plan was begun, and technical and capital assistance.

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