This work presents the use of density functional theory (DFT) to study the adsorption/dissociation mechanism of the [[EQUATION]] molecule at Cr doped iron (Fe (100)) surface. It is observed that [[EQUATION]] is weakly adsorbed on Cr doped Fe; however, the dissociated products are strongly...

After ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, Canada’s Kyoto greenhouse gas (GHG) emission target is 571 Mt of CO2 equivalent emitted per year by 2010; however, if current emission trends continue, a figure of 809 Mt is projected by 2010 (Cote C. Basic of clean development mechanism—joint...

A series of 7 bi-directional tidal turbine metal rotor models were manufactured and tested. A rotor testing apparatus was built using an off-the-shelf propeller dynamometer. Configuration, testing set-up, calibration of the apparatus and data acquisition details are described. Influences of...

A series of bi-directional horizontal axis tidal turbine (HATT) rotors was prototyped. The geometry and motion parameters of the turbine series cover a wide range of tidal turbine operating conditions targeted to the tidal flow speed probability distribution of the Bay of Fundy, NS Canada. A...

The main objective of this paper is to discuss different approaches, identify challenges, and to select a framework for delivering effective sustainability assessments. Sustainable development is an idealistic concept and its assessment has always been a challenge. Several approaches,...