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Roman, Harry T. – Tech Directions, 2009
The recent rapid rises in the cost of energy has significantly increased interest in alternative energy sources. The author discusses the underlying principles of heat pumps and geothermal energy. Related activities for technology education students are included.
Descriptors: Technology Education, Energy Education, Power Technology, Scientific Principles
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Agrawal, D. C.; Menon, V. J. – European Journal of Physics, 2009
A model of an endoreversible Carnot engine is considered where the piston moves with a constant speed "u." Expressions for the cycle time [tau] for the four branches, as well as output power, P[subscript W], are derived and the optimized root for maximum power is obtained in closed form. Our results are discussed in terms of the isothermal…
Descriptors: Engines, Thermodynamics, College Science, Science Instruction
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2011
The graduate of the Outdoor Power Equipment Technician apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) supervise, train and coach apprentices; (2) service, maintain, repair and rebuild outdoor power equipment and outdoor power equipment accessories; (3) communicate clearly with customers, staff, suppliers, as required;…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Engines, Power Technology, Mechanics (Process)