1. Energy conversion.
- Author
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RUBIN, EDWARD S.
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ENERGY conversion , *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations , *HEAT of combustion , *TURBINES , *ELECTRIC generators , *ENERGY consumption in transportation , *RESEARCH & development - Abstract
The author discusses the technologies applied to convert primary energy into more usable forms and which provide two-thirds of the U.S. technology. The author cites that some of the technologies include steam and combustion turbines used for electric generation, and the internal combustion engines spark-and compression-ignition, which are used for transportation. He notes that the main innovation in power and transportation technology is slow and call for increased research & development (R&D).
- Published
- 2013