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Gibbons, John H.; And Others – Scientific American, 1989
Discusses the efficient use of energy. Compares reserves and pollutants generated by natural gas, oil, and coal. Points out some alternative energy sources and ways for improving energy efficiency in buildings, industrial processes, and transportation. Describes some problems in developing and developed countries. (YP)
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Building Operation, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Fowler, John M. – 1984
This 17-chapter book (which may also be used as a textbook) provides a thorough insight into the basic facts about energy as well as new and transitional technologies such as synthetic fuels. The book also helps examine the economic, societal, and political aspects of the energy situation in detail, consistently providing technical data to support…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Alternative Energy Sources, Coal, Electricity
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Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. Dept. of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education. – 1983
This document contains 56 illustrations for use in an Illinois-developed competency-based course in ethanol spark ignition engine conversion. Each illustration is related to a specific competency in the course curriculum guide. Illustrations, which include photographs and line drawings, cover some of the following topics: carburetion, compression,…
Descriptors: Charts, Competence, Competency Based Education, Diagrams
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Technical Information Center. – 1982
The purpose of this booklet is to provide a basic understanding of nuclear fission energy and different fission reaction concepts. Topics discussed are: energy use and production, current uses of fuels, oil and gas consumption, alternative energy sources, fossil fuel plants, nuclear plants, boiling water and pressurized water reactors, the light…
Descriptors: Energy, Fuels, Instructional Materials, Nuclear Energy
Lane Community Coll., Eugene, OR. – 1982
This learning module, one in a series of 20 related training modules for apprentice stationary engineers, deals with combustion. Addressed in the individual instructional packages included in the module are the following topics: the combustion process, types of fuel, air and flue gases, heat transfer during combustion, and wood combustion. Each…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Behavioral Objectives, Energy, Energy Occupations
Dube, Peter – 1981
The Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project (ZIM-SCI) developed student study guides, corresponding teaching guides, and science kits for a low-cost science course which could be taught during the first 2 years of secondary school without the aid of qualified teachers and conventional laboratories. This ZIM-SCI study guide presents activities…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Energy, Fuels, General Science
Hathaway, Louis – 1984
This text is intended to provide students with basic information on conducting preventive maintenance on agricultural machinery. The following topics are covered in the individual chapters: the importance of preventive maintenance and recommended service intervals; engine intake and exhaust systems (air cleaners, turbochargers, intake and exhaust…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery, Auto Mechanics, Electrical Systems
McCrory, David L.; Maughan, George R. – 1985
This document--intended for secondary school and college students--contains technology education instructional units on the history of energy, coal energy, oil and natural gas, wind and solar energy, nuclear energy, careers in energy, energy and the environment, the history of transportation, transportation control devices, the history of…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Alternative Energy Sources, Coal, Communications
Mayer, Fritz; And Others – 1982
Designed to accompany a 30-minute seminar televised over the Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN), this handbook contains 4 readings on energy for high school students. Following an introduction on energy policy formulation, the first selection outlines the role of nuclear energy in America's future. Included are insets on the operation…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Energy