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Pressure and wind belts Atmospheric Pressure, also called barometric pressure, force per unit area exerted by an atmospheric column (that is, the entire body of air above the specified area). Atmospheric pressure can be measured with a mercury barometer (hence the commonly used synonym barometric pressure), which indicates the height of a column … Read more
Harnessing the Wind: A Comprehensive Look at Wind Farms Wind energy, a renewable and sustainable source of power, has emerged as a crucial player in the global fight against climate change. Wind farms, large-scale installations of wind turbines, are at the forefront of this energy revolution, transforming landscapes and powering homes and businesses alike. This … Read more
Energy Management includes planning and operation of energy production and energy consumption units. Objectives are resource conservation, Climate protection and cost Savings, while the users have permanent access to the energy they need.The main objectives of energy management are resource conservation, climate protection and cost savings. The central task of energy management is to reduce costs for the provision of energy in … Read more
Weather forecast There are two ways for weather forcasting: Short-range forecasting Meteorologists can make somewhat longer-term forecasts (those for 6, 12, 24, or even 48 hours) with considerable skill because they are able to measure and predict atmospheric conditions for large areas by computer. Using models that apply their accumulated expert knowledge quickly, accurately, and … Read more
Petroleum, natural gas, coal, nitrogen, uranium and water power are examples of conventional sources of energy. They’re also called non-renewable sources of energy and are mainly fossil fuels, except water power. Rising Growth of Population has created a tremendous pressure on the conventional Resources of energy and thus the Concept of Sustainable Development get prominent … Read more
The Invisible Hand: Frictional Force and its Impact on Wind Movement Wind, a seemingly effortless flow of air, is a complex phenomenon driven by a delicate balance of forces. While pressure gradients and the Coriolis effect play significant roles in shaping wind patterns, a less obvious but equally crucial factor is frictional force. This article … Read more
Electric power plant Electricity is produced at a an electric power plant. Some fuel source, such as coal, oil, natural gas, or Nuclear Energy produces heat. The heat is used to boil water to create steam. The steam under high pressure is used to spin a turbine. The spinning turbine interacts with a … Read more
The Coriolis Force: A Silent Conductor of Wind Movement The wind, a seemingly chaotic force that whips across the globe, is actually governed by a complex interplay of factors. One of the most crucial, yet often overlooked, influences is the Coriolis force. This force, arising from the Earth’s rotation, subtly steers winds, shaping weather patterns … Read more
Importance of renewable Biodiversity can be decreased by increased erosion and thus sedimentation due to deforestation due to construction work and resettlement. Large hydropower plants’ reservoirs produce a significant amount of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxides and methane, in some cases emissions are found to be higher than from plants running from fossil fuels. … Read more
Classcial Theories: Halley’s Thermal concept: Indian monsoon is because of contrast between Indian Subcontinent and adjoining Indian Ocean. Halley’s theory, suggested in 1686, considers the summer monsoon to be a regional phenomenon. Aerological concept: This was suggested by R. Scherhag in 1948. According to this theory, monsoon circulation develops due to changes in air … Read more