SHEC Labs plans Renewable Solar Hydrogen Pilot Plant
(ContentDesk) June 1, 2005 -- SHEC-Lab's prototype solar hydrogen generator has now operated for approximately 1,200 hours with no noticeable coking or degradation of the catalysts. Hydrogen production is near the theoretical maximum at approximately 66% in the product gas stream with a 98.2% mol conversion of the feed methane. The estimated maximum hydrogen production with the unit is approximately 3,500 kg per year with minor modifications to the operating pressure and reactor configuration and an increase in the solar mirror area.The next stage of development is anticipated to be a commercial-scale demonstration at a landfill gas site using 40,000 kg per year hydrogen production modules. This one project (a small-to-medium sized landfill gas project) will prevent more than 1.6 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) from entering the atmosphere over the next twenty years and will significantly improve local air quality and reduce smog.
This one plant would consist of 30 modules for a total annual production of 1.2 million kg of hydrogen per year.
(550 million cubic feet).SHEC-Labs is currently in the process of capitalizing to deploy its first commercial scale plant.
Once this plant is operational, we will be able to copy it a hundred or a thousand times or more.The next generation of solar hydrogen involves direct water splitting with only water as the primary feed component. According to SHEC scientists, six of the ten steps needed for this process are already integrated into the current system.About hydrogen production.More than 95% of hydrogen produced today is by the Steam Methane Reformation (SMR) of fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas, a process that liberates massive amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants to the atmosphere. The SMR process provides a net energy loss of 30 to 35% when converting methane into hydrogen since a great deal of fossil energy or electrical power is required to operate the process. Hydrogen is also produced by electrolysis, a process that uses electricity to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Although electrolysis itself can be quite efficient in converting electricity into hydrogen, the electricity used for electrolysis is often primarily generated from fossil fuels. Therefore, traditional hydrogen production methods result in a net increase in air pollution and are highly inefficient from an energy conversion perspective.Solar hydrogen production provides a net energy gain when converting methane into hydrogen since the energy used to drive the process is from the sun. Since SMR is not typically cost-effective at small to moderate production levels, SHEC's technology is particularly attractive for smaller and distributed hydrogen production. The environmental benefits of generating hydrogen using renewable energy include significant greenhouse gas reductions, and the reduction of smog precursors, acid gases, and mercury as a result of reduced local need for oil, coal, and natural gas.To add even greater value, the process has the ability to use a renewable source of methane and carbon dioxide, such as biogas from municipal wastewater plants and landfill gas. Renewable methane generated from biomass results in no net increase of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere when the methane is converted into hydrogen by SHEC's solar hydrogen generator.Why produce hydrogen?The current market for hydrogen is approximately 42 billion kg per year and growing, and is used primarily in ammonia fertilizer manufacturing, for hydrogenation in the food and beverage industry, and in petroleum refining to reduce the sulfur content of fossil fuels.Hydrogen is also an energy carrier and is recognized by many as the fuel of the future.
When hydrogen is consumed by a fuel cell, its only significant emissions are water and heat. A clean source of hydrogen will lead to energy self-sufficiency and clean air and clean water.The U.S. will increase natural gas imports 700% during the next 20 years and will HAVE to import more than 25% of its gasoline by 2025.SHEC foresees it hydrogen production technologies as a way to fill some of this demand.About SHEC-Labs ? (Solar Hydrogen Energy Corporation)SHEC-Labs a research and development company, is a world leader in providing solutions for the production of clean, renewable energy for the emerging hydrogen economy. SHEC-Labs, founded in 1996, has developed technologies to more economically harness the power of the sun, reduce the temperatures required for the disassociation of water, more economically produce hydrogen from fossil fuels and the production of hydrogen from bio gas sources.Additional information about SHEC-Labs may be found online at www.shec-labs.comFor additional information, contact:Ray Fehr, V.P. MarketingSHEC-Labs - Solar Hydrogen Energy CorporationPhone: (306) 244-0122www.shec-labs.com.
A Woman's Guide to Removing Facial Hair
Many women experience unwanted facial hair and wish to have it removed.?
It can be due to genetics, age, medication or many women just want it removed
for cosmetic reasons, like eyebrow hair.? Women experience growth of
unwanted facial hair during certain times of their life, such as puberty,
pregnancy, and menopause.? Regardless, there is a large population of women
who want a safe, long lasting, and effective way to remove facial hair.?
One way to remove facial hair is through shaving.? Although the old
wives tale that this will cause the hair it grow back thicker and faster is not
true, many woman feel this is too masculine a way to remove facial hair.?
Plus, it only eliminates the problem for a short amount of time and may irritate
sensitive skin.
One of the most common ways for women to remove facial hair is by
plucking.? They are probably already familiar with this due to plucking 
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Home Electrolysis Hair Removal
Hair removal has been around as long as mankind. There is evidence that cavemen shaved their faces with sharpened rocks. Removing unwanted hair has existed in every culture since then. The ancient Greeks and Romans both shaved. The use of depilatories has also existed in history since ancient times.
Today people continue to remove unwanted hair by several methods. Shaving continues to be used as a quick easy solution. Modern electric razors make it easy. Hair removal creams are available from many manufacturers. Electrolysis and laser hair removal are modern additions to the types of hair removal.
The first person to use electrolysis for hair removal was Dr.
Charles E. Michel in 1875. Electrolysis uses an electrified needle which is inserted into the base of the hair follicle while the patient holds a rod which serves as an electrical ground. A chemical reaction takes place which destroys the hair growth tissue. A hair treated by electrolysis does not grow...
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Hair Removal is No Longer A Seasonal Activity - Laser, Brazilian Waxing, Permanent and Other Hair Removal Methods Have Their Advantages in the Off Season.
Summer is over, we've packed away beach towels, SPF 30's and swimsuits, we still feel like putting on that nice new outfit we bought this spring, but store displays now show the latest look for fall and winter. It's sad to say goodbye to long warm summer days and beautiful nights, but for some it's a relief, and they praise fall. They no longer have to hide out, or spend the extra time dealing with body hair issues before venturing out into a world of revealing summer clothing. Who are these poor souls? Well, actually it could be almost any of us. Summer is the time when we all focus more on body hair, some to a greater degree than others.
So what about fall and winter? Most of us relax a little bit, and save the bigger jobs, like legs and bikini lines, or for men their backs and/or chest, for that special date that might lead to something more, or perhaps the winter vacation to a warmer place. But listen up, winter is not the time to forget about hair removal. Rather it's the...
Hair Removal is No Longer A Seasonal Activity - Laser, Brazilian Waxing, Permanent and Other Hair Removal Methods Have Their Advantages in the Off Season.
Electrolysis > Hair Removal is No Longer A Seasonal Activity - Laser, Brazilian Waxing, Permanent and Other Hair Removal Methods Have Their Advantages in the Off Season.
The Healthiest Water in the World with The Water Ionizer
(ContentDesk) August 13, 2005 -- Cellhealth Ltd has recently launched a hypoallergenic water ionizer electrolysis machine into the general health & beauty market called, THE WATER IONIZER. Set up next to a tap, The Water Ionizer produces filtered, healthy electrolysed ANTIOXIDANT and CLEANSING water at the same time which works as a powerful detox and a unique antibacterial. Please don't get this machine confused with a water filter.The benefits from drinking the Antioxidant water include the ability to gently detox the body everyday; prevent & fight illnesses & degenerative diseases; the strengthening of bones & skin; it assists proper digestion; increases the strength of vitamins & minerals; and it changes the taste of any tap water into a refreshing, and smooth drink which kids seem to love.The Cleansing water is a unique antibacterial that's an alternative to conventional products ? UK tests have shown it to kill 99% of bacteria, such as Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and E-Coli. You...
The Healthiest Water in the World with The Water Ionizer
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"The Best Laser Hair Removal System...Ever!" Available Throughout Orange County in Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and San Clemente.
Throughout history man has tried many different ways of removing unwanted body hair.
From ancient Egyptian depilatory creams to abrading stones to painful electrolysis, man has tried many different mechanisms to remove body hair. With the new Sonata diode laser, hair removal is fast and virtually painless.
The Sonata laser is a diode laser generating a 810nm laser beam.
This wavelength has been proven to be the most effective in targeting hair for removal in most skin types.
Diode lasers offer the optimal depth of energy absorption while targeting the melanin within each hair to effectively disable follicles and prevent future hair growth.
Unlike other diode lasers, the Sonata can deliver pulse rates of up to 3 pulses per second.
This means that your treatment can be done in 1/3 the time of other lasers.
An entire back or full legs treated in less than 45 minutes.
Not only is the Sonata faster but due to continuous...
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Derma Laser Centers Medi-Spa Expands Services to Become One of the Best Equipped Laser Centers in the State of New Jersey
In 2003 among 6.9 million cosmetic procedures performed in the USA, 5.2 million were non-invasive procedures according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Derma Laser Centers is a full spectrum Medi-Spa devoted to the science and art of non-invasive aesthetic medicine. Over 30,000 procedures have been performed since it was founded in 2002, by Ayman El-Attar, M.D. Dr. El-Attar is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, The American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, and the American Society of Aesthetic Mesotherapy.
Dr. El-Attar completed residencies in both general surgery and family practice and has been a visiting instructor in Surgery at the Medical College of Ohio. Every patient at Derma Laser Centers receives an individualized comprehensive program during the initial consultation to plan his treatment within the individual budget and schedule. All procedures are done by Dr. El-Attar, not a nurse...
Derma Laser Centers Medi-Spa Expands Services to Become One of the Best Equipped Laser Centers in the State of New Jersey
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