TechnologyElectrostatic Precipitator (ESP) An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is a device that reduces air pollution by eliminating particulate matter (dust and ash) from industrial and power plant exhaust streams.…
EnvironmentEcosemiotics – a branch of semiotics Ecosemiotics is an interdisciplinary topic that studies the connections between signals, meaning, and communication in the context of ecology and the natural world. It is…
ChemistryNitrogen Fixation – a chemical process Nitrogen fixation is an important biological process that turns atmospheric nitrogen gas (N2) into a form usable by plants and other organisms. It is a…
AgricultureCarbon Farming Carbon farming is a collection of agricultural methods and land management strategies that aim to store carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and prevent climate…
TechnologyHydrometer – an instrument for measuring density A hydrometer is a device that measures the specific gravity or relative density of a liquid. It is also known as a lactometer and is…
TechnologyOil Water Separator (OWS) An oil water separator (OWS) is a piece of equipment that separates oil and water mixtures into their individual components. It is a device for…
TechnologyDissolved Gas Flotation (DGF) Dissolved Gas Flotation (DGF) is a water treatment method that removes suspended particles, oil, grease, and other pollutants from wastewater. These systems are utilized for…
TechnologyDissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) is a method of treating water that uses small air bubbles to remove suspended particles, oils, and other pollutants. It is…
OtherDust Collection System A dust collection system is a necessary component in many businesses and woodworking shops to improve air quality by removing dust and other particulates from…
OtherMedia Ecology Theory The concept known as Media Ecology Theory was created by Marshall McLuhan and later extended by Neil Postman and other academics. It is the study…
ChemistryLanthanum Acetate – an inorganic compound Lanthanum acetate is an inorganic compound, a salt of lanthanum with acetic acid with the chemical formula La(CH3COO)3. It is a chemical compound composed of…
AstronomyNGC 595 – an H II region in the Triangulum Galaxy The Triangulum Galaxy has an H II area known as NGC 595. Heinrich Ludwig d’Arrest made the discovery on October 1, 1864. It is a…