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What is the Role of Additives for Fuels?

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Certain substances are added to engine oil, coolants, and transmission oil to enhance their properties. These are known as additives. Additives are also added to fuels and oils in refineries. Even the best quality gasoline can leave deposits on vital fuel system parts which can cause dangerous combustion problems. To prevent such problems these parts need to be cleaned well. Fuel additives contain detergents that can clean such parts, preventing combustion problems from occurring and also impeding the formation of new deposits. This helps in restoring combustion-related problems. Multi-system additives are both fuel and oil additives. They claim to work in the crankcase and the fuel system and many claim a long list of benefits. The best chemical companies in India  offer such additives. Aside from the quality enhancement additives provide, they also offer a safety benefit. This benefit differs from other components that promote road safety such as seatbelts, brakes, ...

The Need for Renewable Energy Power Generation

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Increase in population has led to an invariable rise in energy needs, which have created greater pressure on fossil fuels which are used as the primary sources of power. To reduce dependence on fossil fuels and the pollution that their usage causes, renewable or eco-friendly sources of energy are being adopted. These sources of energy do not cause damage to the planet and environment. The alarming state of global warming today demands a change. The impact industries and commercialisation have on the planet need to be addressed urgently. With advancements in science and research, cutting-edge technology has been created to harness power from the several sources of renewable energy. Let us look at the major eco-friendly sources of energy that are being adopted by power generation companies in India : 1. Geothermal Power This energy source utilizes the Earth’s internal heat. Several electricity needs as well as temperature regulation (heating and cooling requirements) of la...

Desalination: A Solution to the Global Water Crisis

Desalination is a water clarification process in which excess salt, minerals, and other impurities are removed from seawater. This results in fresh water which is potable and can be utilised for human consumption, manufacturing, and irrigation. Desalination is primarily conducted to provide water in areas where water supply is scarce or in time of natural disasters like drought. In the past desalination was written off as an energy-intensive way to remove salt from water and used as a source of fresh water supply for marine vehicles. But with the coming of new technology that has allowed reduction in energy requirements as well as environmental dependence, this method of cleaning seawater to produce freshwater has come into the spotlight. Desalination has become a necessity and a viable source of freshwater in the distressing climate of increasing global temperature, burgeoning populations, and unsustainable groundwater. With groundwater supplies diminishing, desalination is g...