| BASF Podcast "The Chemical Reporter" - How Does an Automotive Catalytic Converter Work?
Despite exhaust fumes from millions of cars, the air in our cities is relatively clean; thanks to the catalytic converter - better known as 'cat'. It transforms an astonishing 98 percent of related pollutants into non-toxic substances. But, how does the 'cat' succeed in making such a clean transformation? Listen to our Chemical Reporter. BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF's high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities.
April 07
The Attack on Pearl Harbor changed all that. There aren’t many of us who recall inkwells in our school desks, of having to use those pens with their black wooden handles of so many years past. But some may have read stories of little boys that would mischievously dip the pigtails of some little girl into an inkwell who had the misfortune to be sitting in front of such a boy. This memory of long ago came to me as I sit here at my desk writing with the morning sunlight streaming in through the windows. The wonder of it is that at my age I still find wonder and magic in the sunlight, in so many things of Nature that remain since childhood so full of wonder and magic. That such memories are tinged by thoughts of little boys dipping a little girl’s pigtails into their inkwells seems a perverse twist of the way our minds work.
Energy adviser: Air, money slip through leaky ductwork
A leaky duct system will result in the heating and cooling system running much longer than necessary, and your home will probably be warmer in the summer and cooler in the winter, just the opposite of what you'd like. To compensate, most homeowners will adjust the thermostat, making the furnace or air conditioner work harder than it should. There are two main types of duct work. In older homes, the ducts are typically made from rigid metal, which frequently isn't insulated. However, the ducts should be insulated if they aren't. Newer homes usually have ducts that are made of a flexible material that is already insulated. Since ducts are usually concealed in walls, ceilings, attics, basements and crawl spaces, it's easy to forget about them. Because ducts are usually hidden, they can also be difficult to repair.
Bring the Brand to You
You scour malls searching for the latest and greatest of them, you drive past glitzy billboards extolling their joys. If you go out to eat, chances are youre putting them in your mouth. Foreign goods have always had clout, and as the market floods with Sony gadgets, Mango and Zara shirts, franchises have been the fast route to success for many of todays entrepreneurs. In 1973 Egypt had its first taste of post-revolution franchising when Wimpy, a British chain of hamburger restaurants, opened a location in Cairo. It was an early beau in Egypts turbulent love affair with foreign brands. But protectionist barriers, the cult of tawkilat (in the private sector) and of Nasser (in government), non-tariff barriers and import duties as high as 2,000%, and a generally lousy economic climate all stalled the entry of foreign goods until rounds of customs reforms in 2004 and earlier this year streamlined the import process and slashed duties.
London Covers Launch Range of Custom Made Car Covers
London Covers, the UK specialist in fabric coverings for vehicles, launch their range of custom made car covers for outdoor and indoor use. London, UK (PRWEB) August 6, 2007 -- London Covers, the UK specialist in protective cover solutions for vehicles, have announced the launch of their custom made range of car, MPV and 4x4 covers for outdoor and indoor use. Each Outdoor and Indoor car cover is handmade to order, individually tailored to the precise dimensions of the customer's make and model of vehicle, providing the perfect body hugging car accessory. .
Fly on The Wall Report No. 2 - Automotive Management Briefing Seminars
TRAVERSE CITY - Tuesdays Designing for Customization briefing was chaired by John Waraniak, vice president of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association. This marked the first major participation in CAR's annual international conference by automotive aftermarket forces. It's a multi-billion dollar market that's getting bigger as the Generation Z population climbs toward 100 million. SEMA's big show in Las Vegas last year drew 14 OEMs, hundreds of aftermarket firms, 45,000 dealers and close to another 100,000 attendees. Designing for customization plays to buyers who want their cars and trucks to be distinctive in appearance or performance or both. It calls for collaboration between OEMs and specialty product makers, generating revenue and profits for all. Waraniak calls collaborative growth "an alternate way forward." With a smile, CAR's David Cole calls collaboration "an unnatural act." Waraniak says it means modifying mass production and mass marketing practices to make room for "customization, accessorization and personalization." Toyota Motor Sales USA product planning manager MIke O'Brien says pickup trucks are the largest segment by far for customization.
Economical And Cleaner Cars With Lean-burn Catalytic Converter
Science Daily Dutch researcher Karen Scholz has taken a careful look at the properties of a new type of catalytic converter found in cars. For this so-called NOx Storage Reduction (NSR) catalytic converter the fuel is alternately combusted in the engine under oxygen-rich (lean) and fuel-rich (rich) conditions. Such diesel engines and 'lean-burn' petrol engines are more economical than conventional engines. .
Energy savings to pay for projects on UA campus
Two projects under way at the University of Arkansas are being funded with expected cost savings. The two projects total around $ 18 million, which is being paid for through bonds issued against the expected savings, said Mike Johnson, vice chancellor for facilities. Its generating money within the current budget and system and using the guaranteed savings to pay off the work, said Johnson. The projects are under contract with Energy Solutions Group and Johnson Controls Inc., two of nine firms prequalified by the state, Johnson said. Under the energy performance service contracts, the firms guarantee financial savings will be realized by the project, he said. Were taking the increment of what we would have been paying in utilities.
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