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Biochar produced from pyrolysis process is known as a chemically and biologically stable form of carbon because microbes find it very difficult to break down and remain stable in soil for hundreds or thousands years. The carbon contained in the biochar is not degrading to carbon dioxide (CO2) to the same extent as untreated organic materials. Hence, biochar can be a very low cost soil amendment with low carbon sequestration capacity. It can affect in improving the quality of soil, prevent soil erosion

larger useful application. After periods of refining his ideas and designs, he teamed with his brother James, a locomotive engineer, to register patents for improvements in 1827 and 1840. By 1943, these improvements translated to increased power conversion and output, and the Stirling Engine model was implemented at a level capable of driving all machinery at the Dundee iron foundry. However, frequent mechanical failures of the Stirling system resulted in its abandonment by the Dundee foundry, leading

to obtain variable d.c. voltage from a source of constant d.c voltage .Therefore it may be thought of as d.c equivalent of an a.c transformer. Since they behave in an identical manner .Besides the saving in power, the d.c choppers offers greater efficiency, faster response lower maintenance, small size, smooth control and for many applications, lower cost than motor generator sets or gas tubes approaches. Solid-state choppers due to various advantages are widely used in trolley cars, battery-operated

Renewable energy has become a widely popular topic in society. With the rapid depletion of fossil fuels, scientist are looking to natural and renewable resources to create a means to produce sustainable energy. There are many alternative energy sources that have proven useful in the past couple of years. Some of the alternative energy sources are not only more useful than others but have proven to be easier to attain and also prove to create a more substantial amount of energy. Today, the most widely

Noradrenaline is chemical transmitter at the post-ganglionic sympathetic nerve ending and also adrenaline from the medulla of the adrenal gland. This happens from the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Combined actions of both adrenaline and noradrenaline you get these major physiological responses to sympathetic stimulation; • Contraction of the smooth muscle (example. Blood vessels, pupil of the eye) – actions of both adrenaline and noradrenaline effects result in stimulating alpha

Rapid consumption of non renewable fossil fuels as sources of energy has lead to depletion of these resources. So the price of petroleum resource has increased in the international market. A growing concern over their environmental effects has lead to research and development in the area of renewable energy to find an alternative source of energy for future. Wind energy which possesses the highest power density amongst various renewable energy sources, is one such source. [27]. The

Solar Energy May Save the Earth Abstract: The current energy situation with fossil fuels as the main source of the world’s energy has two main flaws: fossil fuels contribute to global warming via the greenhouse effect and they are limited in the quantity that remains. Solar power solves both of these problems and can be captured by utilizing photovoltaic cells. However, photovoltaic cells have their own drawbacks due to their high costs of installation and maintenance. The world currently functions

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Diesel engine is a very popular prime mover used for surface transportation, agricultural machinery needs and in industries. Diesel engines of more than 6.5 million units are being used only in the Indian agricultural sectors for different activities and the import of petroleum products is a major draw off on our foreign exchange sectors and with increasing demand in future years the condition is likely to become worse. Hence, it is an urgent need for a country like India

) Description of the HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer A high resolution gamma detection system was used for gamma analysis. This system consist of an ORTEC hyper pure germanium detector (HPGe), model number GEM- 15190, coaxial type detector with a serial number 27-P-1876A recommended operating bias, negative 3 Kv. The detector used has crystal diameter 49.3 mm, and crystal length 47.1 mm. The HPGe detector has a full width at half maximum (FWHM) 0.9 keV at the 122 keV gamma transition of Co-57 and 1.9

and using renewable energy in South Australia.In order to address current energy needs and reduce widespread of global transmission this proposal supports by 2024 South Australia's energy mix needs to completely rely on renewable sources and shade away from the reliance of interstate fossil fuels. Current energy sources SA is the first state nationally that has invested in using purely renewable energy.(2016,Renewables-sa.sa.gov.au) South Australia has three main rich energy sources, Wind,gas,mini