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...gdom. It is a C-4 plant, able to convert up to 2 percent of incident solar energy into biomass.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}} In prime growing region ...led [[bagasse]], are burned for fuel. Bagasse makes a sugar mill more than energy self-sufficient; surplus bagasse goes in animal feed, in paper manufacture,

...s of good lump and only one large (4"X6") chunk showed signs of incomplete conversion with some brown in the center. ...arcoal from hardwoods in 55 gallon drums. This approach appears to be very energy efficient as the gasses released by destructive distillation are utilized.

...)|electromechanical device]] that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of [[alternating current]]. Most alternators use a rotating [[m ...er loss, and the voltage drop in the diode bridges; at part load, [[Energy conversion efficiency|efficiency]] is between 50-62% depending on the size of alternat

...bohydrate]] in [[biology]]. [[Cell (biology)|Cells]] use it as a source of energy and a metabolic intermediate. Glucose is one of the main products of [[phot ===As an energy source===

...s are less affected by the [[Salt (chemistry)|salt]], so that the acoustic energy travels much farther in the ocean. [[Boric acid]] also contributes to absor

Another process involves the conversion of assorted polymers into [[petroleum]] by a much less precise [[thermal de ...is recyclable, not just matching forms. However, criticism rises from the energy costs of rotating the drums, and heating the post-melt pipes.

...#91;this work] lacks authority. This, too—this reliance on editorial energy instead of on ripe special learning—may, alas, be also counted an "Americ ...for all three encyclopaedias, the four average grades fell between [[grade conversion|B− and B+]], chiefly because none of the encyclopaedias had an article on

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...ating magnetic field in this paint, which leads to conversion of the radar energy into heat. The heat is then transferred to the aircraft and dissipated. Th ...ounces a wave makes within the structure. With each bounce, the wave loses energy to the foam material and thus exits with lower signal strength.<ref>E Knott

...e, polybutylene, and polyamide 6/6 in hot chlorinated water |journal=Solar Energy |volume=79 |pages=624–37 |year=2005 |doi=10.1016/j.solener.2005.07.003 |u Several PB-1 grades are commercially available for various applications and conversion technologies (blown film, cast film, extrusion coating). There are two main

...on of the MWNTs, with the surface modified versions exhibiting good energy conversion efficiency and improved mechanical properties.

...evel of microbial utilization of carbon from both cellulose esters and its conversion to CO2 confirms the biodegradability of these polymers and the potential th ...ts, with the same action as chemical catalysts. By lowering the activation energy they can induce an increase in reaction rates in an environment otherwise u

...to outdoor conditions is caused mainly by the ultraviolet portion of solar energy, with the shortest wavelengths often having the greatest effect. Therefore, ...nd the Ti4+ ions. Hydroxyl and perhydroxyl radicals are formed through the conversion of oxygen and a water molecule whereby the TiO2 surface again resumes the i

...with only trace amounts of catalyst elements (but no sulfur). PET has the energy content of soft coal. ...At room temperature the molecules are frozen in place, but if enough heat energy is put back into them, they begin to move again, allowing crystals to [[nuc

...for polymeric and small molecule mixtures. This tends to increase the free energy of mixing for polymer solutions and thus make solvation less favorable. Thu ...shion the evolution of average molar mass and intrinsic viscosity, monomer conversion kinetics and, in the case of copolymers, also the average composition drift

...shion the evolution of average molar mass and intrinsic viscosity, monomer conversion kinetics and, in the case of copolymers, also the average composition drift ACOMP is envisioned as an energy saving and efficiency optimizing technology for the polymer manufacturing i

...ical chemistry and biochemistry, liquid transport and metering, and energy conversion. ...urrent and a streaming potential. This phenomena can be used in electrical energy harvesting.

...can accept all of the depleted uranium oxide that would be generated from conversion of DOE's depleted UF6 inventory?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ||[[United States Department of Energy|DOE]]

...date = 7–11 May 2001 | place = Interlaken, Switzerland | title = KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES: DEVELOPMENT HISTORY, STATE OF THE ART, TRENDS | first1 = W. | ...oi =10.1016/0025-5416(88)90529-0 | title =Structure and properties of high energy, high rate consolidated molybdenum alloy TZM | year =1988 | last1 =Ervin |

...lation]]'s effectiveness<ref>[[US Department of Energy]], [http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11340 The R- The conversion between SI and US units of R-value is 1 h·ft²·°F/Btu = 0.176110 K·m²/

===Conversion to rags=== ...e and color. The color sorting means no re-dying has to take place, saving energy and pollutants. The textiles are shredded into "shoddy" fibers and blende

'''Textile manufacturing''' is a major [[industry]]. It is based in the conversion of three types of [[fiber|fibre]] into [[yarn]], then [[fabric]], then [[te ...Power dominates consumption pattern in spinning and weaving, while thermal energy is the major factor for chemical wet processing.<ref name="Majeed">{{Citati

...ng surfaces to reduce the [[friction]] between them, improving [[Efficient energy use|efficiency]] and reducing [[wear]]. It may also have the function of di ...evious grade. Typically the efficiency is proved by showing a reduction in energy costs to operate the system. Guaranteeing improved efficiency is the goal o

...web| url=http://mdmetric.com/tech/hardnessconversion.html| title=Hardness Conversion Chart|accessdate=2010-05-23|publisher=Maryland Metrics}}</ref> Those measur ...r alpha particle would result in zinc-60, which requires a great deal more energy. This nickel-56, which has a half-life of about 6&nbsp;days, is therefore m

...angles of about 60° and a significant angular stress corresponding to the energy of 105 kJ/mol.<ref>{{cite book ...en bonds in the molecule is revealed by the comparison in the table of the energy required to break two C–O bonds in the ethylene oxide or one C–O bond i

Some species of [[bacteria]] obtain their energy by [[redox|oxidizing]] various fuels while [[redox|reducing]] arsenate to a ...with phosphate it uncouples [[oxidative phosphorylation]], thus inhibiting energy-linked reduction of [[Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide|NAD+]], mitochondri

...electronic configuration of 4s¹3d⁵, due to the lower energy of the [[Spin states (d electrons)|high spin configuration]]. Chromium exhi ...s normally use acidic chromate or [[dichromate]] solutions. To prevent the energy consuming change in oxidation state, the use of Chromium(III) sulfate is un

This conversion to the right is called [[disproportionation]], because the ingredient chlor ...problem of preventing mercury discharge into the environment and they more energy efficient. Membrane cell electrolysis employ [[Semipermeable membrane|perm

==Conversion factors== ...Conversion of units|conversion factor]]. There are several compilations of conversion factors; see, for example, Appendix B of NIST SP 811.<ref name=Taylor/>

...plications, industrial blower powered air knives have proven to reduce the energy usage versus compressed air knives by 50-75% for most applications. Blower ...industry was still in its infancy, it was among the first to initiate the conversion to aqueous and semi-aqueous based parts cleaning systems.

...t of [[Entropy (order and disorder)|entropy]] which makes the [[Gibbs free energy]] more negative and favours the forward reaction. It is an example of an [[ ...sion of ATP to ADP is an hydrolysis reaction and is an important source of energy in biological systems.

...the chemical industry. For example, it is the usual acid catalyst for the conversion of [[cyclohexanone oxime]] to [[caprolactam]], used for making [[nylon]]. I ...e. This process is [[endothermic]] and must occur at high temperatures, so energy in the form of heat has to be supplied.

...7351784.</ref><ref>''Fertilizer Industry: Processes, Pollution Control and Energy Conservation'' by Marshall Sittig (1979) Noyes Data Corp., N.J. ISBN 0-8155 ...uction was shifted from fertilizer to explosives, particularly through the conversion of ammonia into a synthetic form of [[Sodium nitrate|Chile saltpeter]], whi

...rons fill the orbitals according to Hund’s Rule by populating the higher energy orbitals before pairing with electrons in the lower lying orbitals. An exam ...requencies and at higher temperatures, the CN stretching band increases in energy. In this figure, it is shown how the HS state CN stretching band at 2054&nb

...sup>3</sup> hybridised orbitals) reduces the compound's carbon-carbon bond energy, making it more reactive than other [[cycloalkane]]s such as [[cyclohexane] ...cause the energy released by the formation of propene is compounded by the energy released via the oxidation of the carbon and hydrogen present.

...e molecule is also relatively rigid: rotation about the C-C bond is a high energy process that requires breaking the π-bond. Ethylene undergoes oxidation by palladium to give [[acetaldehyde]]. This conversion remains a major industrial process (10M kg/y).<ref>{{cite book|last=Elschen

...medicine of the national academies | title = Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Aci ...tter and traditional margarine (80% fat) are similar with respect to their energy content, but low-fat margarines and spreads are also widely available.

...ency), but the number of laps (a distance) corresponds to a phase (and the conversion factor is the distance around the track loop). ...uperheterodyne receiver]], the [[Homodyne detection|Homodyne]] or [[direct-conversion receiver]]. In the homodyne or synchrodyne system, a [[local oscillator]] w

The diagram at right shows the minimum requirements for a single-conversion superheterodyne receiver design. The following essential elements are commo ...udio information is obtained from a second stage of intermediate-frequency conversion. Receivers which are tunable over a wide bandwidth (e.g. [[Scanner (radio)|

...|electrical power]], but can be applied to any other field where a form of energy (not necessarily electrical) is transferred between a source and a load. An ...o be constant. For varying signals, it usually changes with frequency. The energy involved can be electrical, mechanical, magnetic or thermal. The concept of

...e beam passes through the imaging lenses and first anode, emerging with an energy in electron-volts equal to that of the cathode. The beam passes through one ...the energy (speed) of the electrons that strike the phosphor. The kinetic energy of the electrons is converted by the phosphor into visible light at the poi