Lecture 19-ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Flashcards
Environmental technology def
refers to the application of environmental sciences in the development of new technologies which aim to conserve, monitor or reduce the harm humans regularly cause the environment while consuming its resource
Aggregates def
to collect or gather into a mass or whole
what are the branches of environmental technogly
1.Green Chemistry
2.Green Energy
3.Green IT
4.Green Nanotechnology
5.Green Building
what is the meaning of green chemistry
The invention, design and application of
chemical products and processes to reduce
or to eliminate the use of hazardous
substances
what is SOLAR POWER
is the conversion of sunlight into electricity,
either directly using photovoltaics (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP).
in Ireland what % did wind energy account for in 2020 for renewable energy
86%
what is Green IT
starts with manufacturers producing
environmentally friendly products and encouraging IT departments to consider more friendly options like virtualization, power management and proper recycling
habits.
what is green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water and materials and reducing building impacts on human health and environment through better design, construction, operation, and maintenance
what materail is used for green building
Less volatile organic
compounds paints.
Bamboo flooring.
Woven wool for carpeting
Ecological concrete. (special mixture,
dicalcium silicate: 2CaO.SiO2, instead of
cement).
Paper insulation panels.
what is BAHRAIN WORLD TRADE CENTRE, MANAMA known for
It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design
what is Green nanotechnology
refers to the use of nanotechnology to enhance the environmental sustainability of processes producing negative externalities.
