Energy 1999 Essays and Term Papers
Last update: September 8, 2014-
Sources of Energy
Solar Energy Solar energy is light and heat energy from the sun. Solar cells convert sunlight into electrical energy. Thermal collectors convert sunlight into heat energy. Solar technologies are used in watches, calculators, water pumps, space satellites, for heating water, and supplying clean electricity to the power grid. There is enough solar radiation striking the surface of the earth to provide all of our energy needs. There are two main ways of using solar energy
Rating:Essay Length: 1,624 Words / 7 PagesSubmitted: January 26, 2010 -
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
"Seasonal energy efficiency ratio" (SEER), what does it mean and how does it apply to residential air conditioners. The rising cost of energy and the pollution created by production, has caused air conditioner efficiency to become an issue. Currently, the debate concerning appliance efficiency standards has revolved around the Bush Administration's proposal to weaken the standard for air conditioners from the SEER 13 standard set by the Clinton Administration to a SEER 12. The efficiency
Rating:Essay Length: 691 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: January 27, 2010 -
The Energy Crisis of the 1970’s
The Energy Crisis of the 1970's In October of 1973 the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) inflicted an oil embargo on the Unites States of America. This was the outcome of our support to the Israeli nation during a time of need. This embargo damaged the U.S. economy so greatly that many were unsure if the country would escape such devastation. In the early 1970's under President Nixon's order, the United States of America
Rating:Essay Length: 1,211 Words / 5 PagesSubmitted: January 30, 2010 -
The Negative Effects of Nuclear Energy
In 1950, the first commercial nuclear power plants were constructed. The public was promised a non-polluting and resourceful type of energy, but how safe was, and is, nuclear energy? Although there are less than 500 licensed nuclear power plants in the world, many nuclear accidents have already been endangering civilian lives. More serious accidents are not just likely, but inevitable (Fairchild 29). Nuclear energy may appear to be the ideal source of energy for
Rating:Essay Length: 1,852 Words / 8 PagesSubmitted: February 3, 2010 -
Alternate Energy Sources
Fossil Fuels Becoming Extinct Specific purpose: I will inform my audience of how alternate energy sources help protect the environment, different types of energy sources, and the most plausible alternate energy to be used in the future. Central idea: Alternate Energy sources are being developed to address not only the global effect of fossil fuels on the environment but the ever decreasing quantity of fossil fuels as well. INTRODUCTION I. Imagine you are on
Rating:Essay Length: 772 Words / 4 PagesSubmitted: February 6, 2010 -
Saving Electrical Energy
“Electrical Energy Consumption” Sustainability and electricity Where does electricity come from? Most people use electricity and see it as something that is infinite and probably don’t give a second thought about its source. This is quite understandable, considering electricity looks clean; it doesn’t cause any noise pollution or direct air pollution. The fact is that most electricity is produced by burning coal, and the use of nuclear power plants. Simply stated, the more electricity
Rating:Essay Length: 445 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: February 9, 2010 -
Alternative Energy
Alternative energy is an important factor to help maintain a sustainable world. Without energy, the world would collapse. Everything a sustainable society needs to survive relies heavily on fossil fuels, and because of this, the worlds fossil fuel supply is depleting rapidly. New energy sources need to be tested and used immediately or the fossil fuels will run out permanently and cause the world’s infrastructure to collapse. Fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural
Rating:Essay Length: 310 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: February 9, 2010 -
Nuclear Energy and the Environment
Nuclear Energy and the Environment In our society, nuclear energy has become one of the most criticized forms of energy by the environmentalists. Thus, a look at nuclear energy and the environment and its impact on economic growth. Lewis Munford, an analyst, once wrote, Too much energy is as fatal as too little, hence the regulation of energy input and output not its unlimited expansion, is in fact one of the main laws of life.
Rating:Essay Length: 1,050 Words / 5 PagesSubmitted: February 9, 2010 -
1999 Dbq
Rebecca Enbar October 20, 2006, Mrs. Remstein 1999 DBQ The French and Indian War marked a great turning point in the relationship between England and it's colonies in America. After the war was over, the colonists felt like distinguished Englishmen and were more united than ever. To people in England though, they were regarded as second class citizens with an extremely large debt to pay to the British government. This ended England's policy of neglect
Rating:Essay Length: 335 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: February 10, 2010 -
Alternative Energy
As we know, the United States consumes more power than any other country in the world. The success of the U.S. can be directly related to its power consumption. Most of our electricity that power our homes comes from burning fossil fuels (Coal, oil etc.) that puts Co2 in the atmosphere, this is causing major pollution. The U.S. has mainly refused to take this matter seriously, as showed by their refusal to ratify the Kyoto
Rating:Essay Length: 1,712 Words / 7 PagesSubmitted: February 12, 2010 -
Investigation into Elastic Potential Energy
Why and What I hope to achieve: I believe that the purpose of doing this is to allow me to demonstrate my understanding of Elastic potential energy. And the projectile concepts of the effect of changing potential into kinetic energy and for me to demonstrate my ability to apply elastic potential energy to a scientific investigation. What am I going to do and what will it prove: I am going to use an elastic band
Rating:Essay Length: 839 Words / 4 PagesSubmitted: February 12, 2010 -
Energy
My everyday object is my car. Can you think how the car works? First there is an energy conserved for it. And this energy is transformed from one type to another. The car needs a continuous supply of fuel which is the petrol. In the car the starter motor kicks over the engine before the oxygen using fuel can take over. This process requires the stored energy to be replaced (car battery). The energy released
Rating:Essay Length: 321 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: February 13, 2010 -
Atp as a Source of Energy for Periplasmic Permease in the Membrane Transport Systems
The many components of cells are separated by membrane bound compartments such as periplasm, inner membrane and cytoplasm. Molecules may cross these membranes by simple or facilitated diffusion; however, active transport with ATP is required to drive the transport of large, highly charged and highly hydrophobic molecules against their concentration gradient. This energy requiring process couples ATP hydrolysis with transport proteins to bypass the impermeable nature of membranes (Wikipedia, Nov. 14, 2005, electronic communication). In
Rating:Essay Length: 603 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: February 13, 2010 -
Energy Gel Case Study
Question 1: What is your assessment of HPC’s capital budgeting process currently in place? Would you recommend any improvements? What is the correct method to value the project? It is mentioned in the case that HPC only carries out financial evaluation after it has completed technical and strategic analysis. This seems to be an incorrect way to do it because you would expect financial to be priority or at least part of the initial analysis
Rating:Essay Length: 444 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: February 13, 2010 -
Energy Credits for Homeowners
ENERGY CREDITS FOR HOMEOWNERS The Treasury Department and the IRS have released Notice 2006-26 providing guidance on tax credits for homeowners who make energy-efficient home improvements. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 added a new Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit (IRC §25C) available for tax years 2006 and 2007 (filing seasons 2007 and 2008) only. There are two categories of property that qualify for the credit. Qualified energy efficiency improvements. These are eligible building envelope components
Rating:Essay Length: 808 Words / 4 PagesSubmitted: February 14, 2010 -
The Supply and Demand of Energy and Oil
Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879. The first oil well was drilled in Pennsylvania in 1859. Since those two historic discoveries, technology and industry have exponentially grown to a point of absolute necessity today. The requirement of energy and oil throughout the world grows with advancement. As developed countries, like the United States, Japan, China, and Canada, progress and grow in population, more demands for energy and fuel are created. Likewise, as less
Rating:Essay Length: 2,800 Words / 12 PagesSubmitted: February 16, 2010 -
Geothermal Energy
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY Geothermal energy is one of the oldest sources of energy. It is simply using and reusing (reusable energy) heat from the inside of the earth. Most of the geothermal energy comes from magma, molten or partially molten rock. Which is why most geothermal resources come from regions where there are active volcanoes. Hot springs, geysers, pools of boiling mud, and fumaroles are the most easily exploited sources. The ancient Romans used hot springs
Rating:Essay Length: 320 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: February 24, 2010 -
Alternative Sources for Energy
Alternative Sources for Energy Millions and millions of barrels of oil, coal, and natural gases are being pumped out of the ground on a daily basis. These fuels are being used to heat homes, run machines, and take people from place to place. It has become a part of everyday living; just as essential as food and water. The more resources that is being pumped, the more people want it. Society has an insatiable thirst
Rating:Essay Length: 1,137 Words / 5 PagesSubmitted: February 25, 2010 -
Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy The United States depends on fossil fuels, like oil and coal, for energy. According to experts these sources will exhaust by the year 2050. Fossil fuels also pollute the environment. So we need to search for alternative energy sources which are reliable and renewable. Wind power is the force of the wind harnessed by windmills and wind turbines that convert it into electricity. Because wind is a clean and renewable source of energy,
Rating:Essay Length: 264 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: March 6, 2010 -
Solar Energy
Our world has been in existence for billions of years and throughout all those years we have used the sun for basic energy needs. So why not be able to harness that energy and use it to power things like our homes or our cars? Many scientist have been developing alternate forms of energy called “Green Energy.” Green power is the solution to creating a cleaner, sustainable energy system. Renewable energy--power from the sun,
Rating:Essay Length: 2,784 Words / 12 PagesSubmitted: March 7, 2010 -
Xto and Devon Energy Comparison
XTO Energy and Devon Energy Milestone #3 Tom Bolger David Huckabay Anthony Johnson Andy Leach XTO ENERGY INC. Company Background XTO Energy Inc. is a premier domestic natural gas and oil producer engaged in the acquisition, exploitation and development of quality, long-lived gas and oil properties. The Company, whose predecessor companies were established in 1986, completed its initial public offering in May 1993. Its properties and activities are concentrated in Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas,
Rating:Essay Length: 5,063 Words / 21 PagesSubmitted: March 8, 2010 -
Energy Resources
Energy Resources What is Energy? Energy is the ability to do work. Forms of Energy: Energy can be found in a number of different forms. It can be; 1. Chemical Energy, 2. Electrical Energy, 3. Heat (Thermal Energy), 4. Light (Radiant Energy), 5. Mechanical Energy, 6. Nuclear Energy. 7. Wind Energy. 8. Ocean Energy (Tidal, Wave and OCT) 9. Gee Thermal Energy 10. Biomass Energy. 11. Fossil Fuel Energy 12. Hydro Thermal Energy 13. etc.
Rating:Essay Length: 4,019 Words / 17 PagesSubmitted: March 9, 2010 -
Nuclear Energy Is Not the Energy of the Future
Nuclear Energy Is Not the Energy of the Future According to Australian-born physician and antinuclear activist Helen Caldicott, the nuclear industry is waging a misleading propaganda campaign to portray nuclear power as a panacea for environmental and energy crises. In the following viewpoint, Caldicott contends that nuclear energy is actually not emission-free, not safe, and not fossil-fuel-free. She also maintains that nuclear power plants are vulnerable to terrorist attack, with potentially catastrophic consequences over and
Rating:Essay Length: 1,627 Words / 7 PagesSubmitted: March 10, 2010 -
Energy Efficient Housing
Energy Efficient Building Windows Energy efficient windows have multiple layers of glass. The reason for this is because the more layers of glass you have the better it insulates the house. Three or four layers of glass are one of the best because you have more airspace in between layers. A smaller airspace doesn't insulate the building as well as a thicker airspace would. The thickest an airspace should be is 1 inch because any
Rating:Essay Length: 3,541 Words / 15 PagesSubmitted: March 13, 2010 -
Mitigation Strategies and Solutions: Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation 1 Energy conservation is the reduction or elimination of unnecessary energy use and waste. This practice may result in increase human comfort, personal security, national security, environmental value, and financial capital. There are many activities that people can do to conserve energy and help not only themselves, but also the environment and everyone around them. Conserving energy is important because most of our current energy sources are not renewable. When using renewable resources
Rating:Essay Length: 2,203 Words / 9 PagesSubmitted: March 14, 2010