June 2011

An energy saving program for Bangladesh

In spite of the ongoing depletion of fossil fuel and rise in fuel prices, there has been insufficient effort worldwide towards saving energy and maximizing use of remaining fuel reserves. In Bangladesh, electricity shortages cause power disruptions for much of the day and allow electricity distribution to only a fraction of the population. Such load sheddings cause interruptions in manufacturing, commerce, irrigation,...

Author(s): Shahriar Khan

June 2011

Technical and economical feasibility analysis of energy generation though the biogas from waste in landfill

  Biogas from wastes in landfill can reduce the dependence on fossil fuels, beyond finding solutions that are environmentally sustainable to collaborate with the energy matrix of the countries. The intensification of human and industrial activities in the last few decades has generated increase in the production of municipal solid wastes (MSW), becoming a serious problem for the society. Furthermore, the uses...

Author(s): Fábio Viana de Abreu, Mila Rosendal Avelino