As engineers, developers, consumers and policy makers we have too long carried the linear idea in water management; USE and DISHARGE. We need to alter this current unsustainable linear model and introduce a circular water framework that underlines REUSING and RECYCLING water.
In our ongoing battle against climate change, enhancing biological carbon offsets has become a vital strategy for many industries, including the building sector. Biological carbon offsets refer to activities and projects that either reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through biological processes. As part of the Paris Agreement, the country has also committed to creating an additional 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon sink by 2030. The building sector, responsible for a significant portion of global GHG emissions, can greatly benefit from integrating these strategies into its practices. This blog will explore how the building sector can enhance biological carbon offsets.
Focusing only on renewable energy for making buildings greener is like being drawn to the cherry on top of a cake. It seems like the best and easiest solution at first glance, much like how a cherry makes a cake look more appealing. However, just as a cake has many layers beneath the cherry, real change requires more than just one approach. We also need to improve how buildings use energy, choose sustainable materials, and change our habits to truly reduce carbon emissions. While renewable energy is important, it’s just one part of a bigger effort to create a sustainable future.
Transformers are electrical devices that transfer electrical energy between circuits through electromagnetic induction. They come in two main types: dry-type transformers and oil-immersed (or oil-filled) transformers.
Climate change presents a universal challenge, yet its repercussions are disproportionately distributed across the world, affecting nations, communities, and individuals in varied and unequal ways.
Climate change is intricately linked to human emissions of greenhouse gases, and businesses play a crucial role in the global emissions landscape. To clearly understand and categorize emissions from businesses, the concept of ‘scopes’—Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3—was developed by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage GHG emissions. Let’s delve into these scopes and their relevance in the fight against climate change.
Today’s electrical power systems are plagued by a variety of disturbances ranging from short-duration sags, swells, and transients to long-term interruptions. These problems can be caused by motorized equipment within the plant starting and stopping, internal or external faults, or thunderstorm and lightning effects on the utility lines. In addition, power utilities in many areas of the country are operating at or near capacity, resulting in frequent “load shedding” (rolling blackouts).
Climate change is not a distant threat but a reality that is reshaping the world around us. Of all the affects it has, the building industry is one of the most severely affected. As the construction industry navigates the changing climate scenario, it faces several opportunities and problems that has direct impacts on the social, environmental as well as the economic sector.
As cities flourish and the world grapples with environmental challenges, there arises an urgent need for structures that harmonize with the environment while meeting human needs. While architects and designers have long been celebrated for their aesthetic contributions to buildings, the silent guardians ensuring sustainability often remain overlooked: mechanical engineers. Sustainable role in shaping sustainable buildings cannot be understated, as they are instrumental in integrating energy-efficient systems, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring buildings operate in harmony with the environment.
In the quest for sustainable and efficient building management practices, the reuse of air conditioning (AC) condensate for cooling towers emerges as a promising strategy. This innovative approach not only conserves water but also reduces energy consumption, contributing to both environmental sustainability and operational cost savings.