Latest EntryJun 13, 2013 Commercial Controls Leave a comment
From the moment it was first published, Facility Management became the ultimate reference for facility and design professionals who want to create a productive workplace that corresponds to the short- and long-term goals of their corporation. This Second Edition provides complete, fully up-to-date information and guidance on the evolving facility management profession that will help [...]
Jun 12, 2013 HVAC Comments Off
Online communities are great for today’s business professionals. The web is no longer just a place for people to shop online or get the latest weather update, but a place for business professionals to exchange information and read about new technologies. Business owners and industry professionals who have undergone comprehensive training to excel in their [...]
Jun 12, 2013 Energy Talks Comments Off
Energy efficient lighting alternatives have existed for years. The amount of carbon emissions that can be eliminated from the environment, through utilizing lighting efficiency, is enormous. Let’s consider street lighting as an example, 100-400 watt HID fixtures are commonly used as illumination for our Nation’s highways, roadways and alleyways. The consumption of these fixtures can [...]
Jun 11, 2013 Energy Talks Comments Off
Scientists from Duke University with colleagues from Brazil led by Lucas Argueso have analyzed the genome structures of bioethanol-producing microorganisms , uncovering genetic clues that will be critical in developing new technologies needed to implement production on a global scale. Researchers at Stanford University and Brazilian colleagues led by Boris Stambuk and Gavin Sherlock have also analyzed the genome structure of industrial bioethanol yeasts , searching for variations in the number of gene copies in five strains employed in Brazil, including PE-2. Stambuk and colleagues found that all five industrial strains studied harbor amplifications of genes involved in the synthesis of vitamins B6 and B1 — compounds critical for efficient growth and utilization of sugar. The two studies uncover genetic clues that will be critical in developing the new strains needed to increase production and use other crop sources
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