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    mean or variance of body temperature that diverts from a null expectation, defined by random use of thermal microclimates and passive exchange of heat with the environment (Akin, 2011; Kemp & Krockenberger, 2002;). In Biomimicry, through studying thermoregulation, human beings can apply nature’s techniques to architecture when designing buildings. Present temperature systems are using a lot of energy, especially to control heat and cooling loads. (Carpi 2010). Thermoregulatory mechanisms…

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    Present and Justify a Problem and Solution Requirements. ^Egypt grand challenges^ 1- Reduce pollution 2- Improve sources of clean water. 3- Increase industrial base for Egypt. 4- Improve use of arid area. 5- Improve the use of alternative energies. 6- Deal with exponential population growth. 7- Reduce urban congestion. 8- Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt. 9- Work to eradicate public health issues (diseases) 10- Recycle and retain garbage for recycling…

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    What Is Renewable Energy?

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    Renewable Energy * Wind * Solar * Geothermal * Biomass * Hydroelectric Wind Energy Wind Energy is an effect of the sun 's uneven heating of the atmosphere. Wind energy is commonly harnessed by turbines. Wind is formed when warm air expands and rises up, while cold air condenses and sinks. Wind energy can be used to power boats or even charge a battery. Although, it 's almost a perfect choice, it has its setbacks. The generators need a lot of land in order to function properly and if…

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    Selco India Case Study

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    for “his hardheaded efforts to put solar power technology in the hands of poor, through his social enterprise SELCO INDIA. He was born in UDIPI district, KARNATAKA and brought up in ROURKETA, ORISSA,INDIA. He studied his basic schooling in Orissa in ISPAT ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL, he went to IIT KHARAGPUR for his under graduation studies Energy Engineering and graduated in 1990,then he went to U.S. to do his master’s and later did PH>d in Energy Engineering at the University…

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    Metal Roofing Advantages

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    to win converts, more and more Americans are considering energy efficiency when building or buying a home. In addition to lighting, plumbing, and HVAC systems, your choice of roofing material can have an enormous effect on how energy is used in your abode. In this article, we will discuss the many, often hidden, advantages of metal roofing for residential structures. Energy Efficiency Homeowners are paying a lot more attention to energy usage, for both environmental and economic reasons. So,…

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    to be trying to persuade you into changing to Solar Energy. In my letter I will be going over ten ways why you should use Solar Energy, the money that Solar energy saves you, how solar energy helps the environment and how it benefits you. First of all in this letter I will tell you what solar energy is. The word Solar means sun in Latin, According to https://www.nrel.gov/workingwithus/re-solar.html “the sun can be used as a powerful source of energy that can be used to heat, cool, and light…

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    The used solar air collector is a single-glazed plate, we summarise the main components as follows:  A single transparent glass cover of dimensions 4 mm thick, transmits the heat flux to the absorber plate, ensures the reduction of thermal losses due to the heat exchange by convection and radiation and protects the absorber from the outside environment.  A thin copper absorber plate with a black chrome finish on it, which was 1.5 mm thick.  A polystyrene sheet with a thickness of 40 mm,…

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    Renewable Energy By: Amr Farouk Teacher: Mirna Tayara Thesis Statement: Renewable energy is a great invention because it is cheaper and more environment-friendly than oil. Outline: • Introduction 1. Renewable energy’s most important advantage 2. People’s most common misconception about renewable energy 3. Non-renewable energy’s most important disadvantages • Kinds of renewable energy 1. Solar energy 2. Hydroelectric energy 3. Tidal energy 4. Hydro kinetic energy 5. Biomass energy 6.…

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    heated up using an artificial chain reaction in the core, Nuclear fission continues this reaction by releasing several million times more energy than any chemical reaction could (Kurzgesagt, video: 1/3). This heat converts the water into steam, turning a turbine, which continues to the generator and so forth. The Light Water Reactor became the most common thermal-neutron reactor because of its simplicity and low cost. Consequently, it is neither the safest, most efficient, nor technically…

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    For strength part, because of location of Nevada, it has good renewable energy, such as geothermal energy, solar energy, and wind energy, and excellent physical recourses, like . There are lots of entertainment and recreation, such as all kind of luxury hotel, shopping mall, restaurant, and the most famous casino. Over the 5 years ending in 2015, the Nevada economy grew by 6.44% at a compound annual growth rate of 1.26% per year. For weakness part. Because of the geographic location and…

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