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  • Design and Simulation:These are some books which are recommended as a reading list. 1- Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles from Fluid Mechanics to Vehicle Engineering. Edited by Wolf-Heinrich Hucho 2- Hucho-Aerodynamik des Automobils Stromungsmechanik.Warmetechnik. Fahrdynamiik.Komfort
  • Optimizing Performance and Fuel Economy of a Dual-Clutch Transmission Powertrain with Model-Based Design.
  • Wind Turbine DesignPrimary objective in wind turbine design is to maximize the aerodynamic efficiency, or power extracted from the wind. But this objective should be met by well satisfying mechanical strength criteria and economical aspects. In this video we will see impact of number of blades, blade shape, blade length and tower height on wind turbine design.
  • Modelling Complex Mechanical Structures with SimMechanicsModeling physical components or systems in Simulink® typically involves a tradeoff between simulation speed and model fidelity or complexity: the higher the fidelity of the model, the greater the effort needed to create it..
  • Biomass Energy Vs. Natural GasIn 2009, natural gas prices plunged to below $4 per MMBtu where many "Experts" are saying that prices will remain low for decades as a result of technology break-throughs allowing for sizable increases in natural gas supply for North America. The Energy Information Agency (EIA) just released data projections reflecting this potential increased supply in natural gas.
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Sunday, 28 February 2010

CO2 Benefits of Biomass Energy Vs. Solar and Wind Energy (Part 3)

Posted by Sohail Azad On 11:43

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this blog series on the benefits of biomass energy, we made three key points: That biomass energy is carbon cycle neutral, just like solar and/or wind energy. Biomass energy can be carbon cycle negative when it is developed in an environmentally sustainable way (e.g., soil building carbon sequestration, incorporating biochar). Biomass energy is much more likely (especially in the Southeast and Midwest U.S.) to displace base...

Wednesday, 24 February 2010

CO2 Benefits of Biomass Energy Vs. Solar and Wind Energy (Part 2)

Posted by Sohail Azad On 11:26

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the importance of viewing renewable energy technology options (wind, solar, geothermal, biomass) on a "big picture" (macro) basis using the integrated resource grid. The key concept under this view is that not all renewable energy options have the same impact in displacing fossil fuel use for electricity generation:Typically, solar power and many wind power resources are considered "peaking units", which displace...

Friday, 12 February 2010

CO2 Benefits of Biomass Energy Vs. Solar and Wind Energy (Part 1)

Posted by Sohail Azad On 17:45

In understanding the benefits of all renewable energy resource options, its important to understand the concept of the integrated resource grid. Under this concept, the renewable technology is viewed not as a stand-alone resource (i.e., a micro view) but how the resource is dispatched on the electricity grid (i.e., a macro view).While there are some differences throughout the U.S., typically on the integrated grids of all resources (coal, nuclear,...

Friday, 5 February 2010

Google Friend Connect Webpage

Posted by Sohail Azad On 11:53

The Biomass Energy Crop and Biomass Power Working Group has created a Google Friend Connect Web-page at:While we will be adding more gadgets in the future, we would like everyone to use the "comments option" and let us know what specific types of stories (e.g., engineering, agriculture, environment, energy policy, etc.) you would like to see more ...

Monday, 1 February 2010

Biomass Energy Is a Whole Lot More Than Just About Global Warming.

Posted by Sohail Azad On 06:57

This past week the EPA issued notification that it is reviewing water quality standards in Florida. This issue of water quality and management brings up a key agricultural talking point of biomass energy and energy crops that's not discussed in the main stream media.With Biomass Energy, a key focal point in the Media will always be Global Warming -- we understand this reality. However, the story of biomass energy is much more than just greenhouse...