Biofuels Becoming A Focal Point Of Alternative Fuels
Automation NotebookBusiness NotesEnergy/UtilitiesIndustryIssue 9 – 2007Learning ResourcesNotebook Issue

Biofuels Becoming A Focal Point Of Alternative Fuels

Biofuel can be defined as the process of converting organic-based matter into burnable fuel as a replacement for fossil fuel. It is a renewable energy source, unlike other natural resources such as petroleum, coal, and nuclear fuels. The production of biofuels has been in active development for years, most recently spurred on by President George…
AC Drives Focused on Energy Conservation
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AC Drives Focused on Energy Conservation

Today, energy conservation and cost-cutting solutions have become a major focus in the manufacturing sector. Energy costs continue to increase and the extreme growth in China is contributing to rising costs in other areas of goods, including steel and coal. Managers of manufacturing facilities are faced with many questions regarding energy conservation and efficiency. They…