Solar roofs; Roof top sollar energy (financial disadvantages thereof)

Since the regulation was published in Israel in July 2008 regarding the generation of solar electricity, businesses to install roof top solar technology have budded. The method behind the concept is as follows: energy companies publish a “roof requested” notice and then they install the facility on the roofs of the owners of the premises …

Natural gas distribution tender; Natural gas distribution network (Israel)

As per the Israeli Gas Law-2002: the piping of natural gas at low pressure through pipelines. The system distributes gas at low pressure (less than 16 Bar). According to the law, the distribution license holder is forbidden from carrying out any other activity besides the construction and operation of the distribution network. Nevertheless, another company …

International Solar Energy Society

ISES has been serving the needs of the renewable energy community since its founding in 1954. A UN-accredited NGO present in more than 50 countries, the Society supports its members in the advancement of renewable energy technology, implementation and education all over the world. Goals of the Society include: Encouraging the use of renewable energy; …

Decay

Disintegration of atomic nuclei resulting in the emission of alpha or beta particles (usually with gamma radiation). Also the exponential decrease in radioactivity of a material as nuclear disintegrations take place and more stable nuclei are formed.

Wing valve; Flowing wing valve; Kill wing valve; Flow wing gate valve

A valve located on the side of a Christmas tree or temporary surface flow equipment, such as may be used for a drillstem test. Two wing valves are generally fitted to a Christmas tree. A flowing wing valve is used to control and isolate production, and the kill wing valve (KWV) fitted on the opposite …