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Mohan, Marguerite A.; May, Nicole; Assaf-Anid, Nada M.; Castaldi, Marco J. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2006
The ever-increasing global demand for energy has sparked renewed interest within the engineering community in the study of sustainable alternative energy sources. This paper discusses a power generation system which uses biomass as "fuel" to illustrate the concepts taught to students taking a graduate level chemical engineering process…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Scientific Concepts, Energy Conservation
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1987
This document describes minimum competencies and suggested student activities for a seven-unit course called Principles of Technology. The instructional units are called Force, Work, Rate, Resistance, Energy, Power, and Force Transformers. The first section of the document contains information on how to use the guide, goals for industrial…
Descriptors: Energy, Force, Industrial Arts, Power Technology
John Deere Co., Moline, IL. – 1980
This manual on belts and chain drives is one of a series of power mechanics texts and visual aids on theory, of operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive and off-the-road agricultural and construction equipment. Materials provide basic information and illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Equipment Maintenance, Industrial Arts, Postsecondary Education
Department of the Interior, Denver, CO. Engineering and Research Center. – 1973
Subjects covered in this text are controlling the hydroelectric generator, generator excitation, basic principles of direct current generation, direction of current flow, basic alternating current generator, alternating and direct current voltage outputs, converting alternating current to direct current, review of the basic generator and…
Descriptors: Electromechanical Technology, Engineering, Hydraulics, Industrial Personnel
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Adamson, Arthur W.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Considers the thermodynamic limitation to the efficiency with which light energy can be converted into work, indicating that no single chemical system converting solar energy into useful work can be very efficient. Also indicates that if solar energy is absorbed as heat for heating purposes, it is almost completely used. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Light, Photochemical Reactions
Sullivan, James A. – Industrial Arts and Vocational Education, 1970
This article identifies and analyzes the difference between instruction in power mechanics and instruction in energy conversion and power transmission concepts. (GB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Concept Teaching, Educational Objectives, Engines
Rhoads, Charles – School Shop, 1971
A program for opening industrial arts to all students at Stout State University. (GB)
Descriptors: College Students, Industrial Arts, Power Technology, School Shops
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Christensen, Kip; And Others – Technology Teacher, 1991
Describes Brigham Young University's technology teacher education program, detailing learning activities in the four clusters (communications, manufacturing, construction, transportation/power). Provides diagrams of the communication/power/energy lab and the advanced technology lab. (SK)
Descriptors: Communications, Construction (Process), Higher Education, Innovation
Putman, Andrea; Philips, Michael – National Association of College and University Business Officers (NJ3), 2006
Growing numbers of colleges and universities are making the leap to renewable energy. Some are not only saving money--they're making money on their renewable energy purchases. This guide, written by two energy consultants, walks readers through the process of evaluating the various technologies, ownership options, relationships with utilities, and…
Descriptors: College Administration, Energy, Energy Management, Energy Conservation
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Rose, Mary Annette – Technology Teacher, 2006
Integrating technology learning goals and activities with recent experiences created by natural disasters is a valuable motivational strategy. The newfound appreciation that exists for personal emergency preparedness generates unique and sustained interest in alternative energy technologies and conservation. As described in this article, an ice…
Descriptors: Supply and Demand, Emergency Programs, Natural Disasters, Energy
Younger, Charles; Orsak, Charles G., Jr. – 1982
Designed for student use in "Codes, Legalities, Consumerism, and Economics," one of 11 courses in a 2-year associate degree program in solar technology, this manual provides readings, bibliographies, and illustrations for seven course modules. The manual, which corresponds to an instructor guide for the same course, contains the…
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Consumer Protection, Laws, Power Technology
Delta Vocational Technical School, Marked Tree, AR. – 1982
This instructional unit consists of materials designed to help students understand terms associated with solar energy; identify components of advanced solar systems; and identify applications of solar energy in business, industry, agriculture, and photovoltaics. Included in the unit are the following materials: suggested activities, instructional…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Business, Climate Control, Definitions
American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials, Athens, GA.
The manual was developed to help provide a better understanding of how and why hydraulic principles serve the purposes of weight reduction, increase of physical effort, and more precise control to machines of all types. The four components that are necessary to have a workable hydraulic system--a reservoir, a pump, a valve, and a motor (cylinder)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Machinery, Fluid Mechanics, Guides, Hydraulics
Gierke, C. David – Man/Society/Technology, 1978
A major challenge to education for the future involves energy attitude modification, and industrial arts is best prepared to institute energy education, says the author. He outlines the energy technology curriculum at East Senior High School, West Seneca, New York, and includes photographs from the solar and wind power course. (MF)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum, Energy Conservation
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Totten, Michael – Social Science Record, 1986
This article explores the possibility of terrorist acts against nuclear power stations. It includes information on reactor security, public policy, and alternative courses of action deemed to increase public safety and cost efficiency. (JDH)
Descriptors: Energy Education, Energy Management, Nuclear Power Plants, Power Technology
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