Sentences with phrase «existing plant waste»

This technique, published in the journal Nature, not only uses existing plant waste but consumes large amounts of CO2 and could be applied to other types of chemical manufacturing as well — a boon to our increasingly CO2 - saturated atmosphere.

Not exact matches

Reference plants exist and site visits can be arranged, in order for clients to develop an appreciation of the value of converting waste organics into green energy.

Laura Moran of Mainstreet.com suggests that home gardeners compost their vegetable food waste — which is chock full of nutrients that plants love — and mix it into existing soil to give the garden a healthy boost.

The technology will be installed at an existing treatment plant in Torrepacheco, Spain, where it is expected to reduce waste volume by more than 80 %.

So new plants could presumably hold many more years worth of waste on - site than existing plants, since they start with an inventory of zero.

Simple examples exist today, like co-generation power plants that use their waste heat to generate energy to heat and cool homes, or in a particularly popular example given that evening, the Brooklyn Brewery sharing its waste for livestock feed or energy generation.

The report said power generated by new and existing wind, solar, biomass, waste - to - energy, geothermal, marine, and small hydropower plants comprised about 12.1 % of global power generation in 2017, up from 11 % in 2016.

The Asian superpower's existing coal plants already far exceed domestic power needs, with additional coal plants representing potentially billions of dollars of wasted capital, the report found.

Our recommendations include better enforcement of existing regulations, expedited transfer of nuclear waste into dry casks, strengthened reactor security requirements, and higher safety standards for new plants.

Sweden's University of Borås doctoral student Ramkumar Nair has shown it is possible to produce bioethanol from agricultural and industrial waste in existing plants in a socioeconomically sustainable way.

And just like existing nuclear power plants, they produce long - lived, highly radioactive nuclear waste for which no safe management and permanent storage exists.

89 Until we get zero waste, however, the methane (natural gas) produced in existing landfills as organic materials in buried garbage decompose can also be tapped to produce industrial process heat or to generate electricity in combined heat and power plants.

The potential exists at one particular Arizona mine with 10,000 acres of waste rock and tailings to produce up to 1 gigawatt of combined solar and wind power, about as much as an average coal - fired power plant, said Blair Loftis, national director of alternative and renewable energy for Kleinfelder, a large engineering consultant firm.

Instead of doing this, why don't we simply fix the broken permit process for new nuclear plants and give modest tax incentives to industries or individuals that implement «no regrets» initiatives to reduce CO2, such as: — replace new coal - fired power plants with nuclear or natural gas (where a gas supply exists)-- replace newnormal automobiles with hybrids — replace Diesel for new heavy transport with natural gas — install energy savings initiatives (waste recycling, better building insulation, etc..)

The point is that the government hopes that a final site for high level waste will be found and ready by 2040, but it seems it will take 90 years to emplace the existing «legacy» waste in it, so the accumulated wastes from the new plants will have to wait, somewhere, until 2130 - long after the new pants have all closed.

A small number of plants have been producing biodiesel from waste oils using existing technologies.

For now, Loowatt's UK - generated waste ends up at existing industrial treatment plants, not little hyperlocal biodigesters, as in Antananarivo, pumping out compost.

Summary Qualified Production Supervisor with 12 years of manufacturing management experience,... plant production personnel Involved in yearly KPIs to reduce operating cost, manufacturing waste... maintenance on existing and new production equipment Supervised production schedules, quality and

• Proficient in installing underground pipelines for water distribution and waste water collection systems • Well versed in operating power plant equipment under the direction of operational manager • Special talent for repairing, fitting and replacing water taps and valves on main and service lines • Particularly effective in using manual tools including chain saws, chippers and jackhammers • Expert in identifying and fixing pipeline leaks and pressure faults • Profound ability to setup sediment control devices as per directions of the supervisor • Track record of responding timely to customers» utility service calls • Proven skills in cutting, fitting and laying pipes • Well practiced in loading, unloading and driving trucks and other heavy machinery to the worksite safely • Fully capable of maintaining cleanliness and functionality of all tools and equipment • Proficient in inspecting and maintaining water storage tanks and cleaning the yard when necessary • Apt at enforcing proper safety practices and using appropriate PPE and traffic safety materials such as cones, arrow - boards and flagging signs around the worksite • Experienced in determining the locations of gas, telephone, power, water and sewer lines from appropriate sources before excavation • Particularly effective in repairing and replacing defective electricity and gas meters • Excellent manual dexterity and physical stamina along with profound ability to bend, stoop and work in confined spaces • Well versed in reconnecting water and power services after holidays • Proven skills in performing routine grounds keeping, painting, carpentry and plumbing tasks • Skilled in repairing replacing and existing pre-laid pipeline based underground water and gas distribution systems • Efficient in anticipating tools and equipment needed as per the nature of each assignment and loading the same in the company vehicle in a safe manner