International developmentInternational development or global development is a broad concept denoting the idea that societies and countries have differing levels of economic or human development on an international scale. It is the basis for international classifications such as developed country, developing country and least developed country, and for a field of practice and research that in various ways engages with international development processes. There are, however, many schools of thought and conventions regarding which are the exact features constituting the "development" of a country.
Biologie marinevignette|redresse=1.1|Les écosystèmes marins comptent parmi les plus complexes, les plus répandus et les moins bien connus de notre planète. La biologie marine est l'étude scientifique des organismes et écosystèmes marins, littoraux et estuariens ou d’organismes indirectement liés à l'eau de mer (oiseaux marins par exemple). La biologie marine diffère de l'écologie marine. En écologie marine, les chercheurs se concentrent sur la façon dont les organismes interagissent les uns avec les autres et l'environnement, tandis qu’en biologie marine, les chercheurs étudient l’organisme lui-même.
Alternative fuelAlternative fuels, also known as non-conventional and advanced fuels, are fuels derived from sources other than petroleum. Alternative fuels include gaseous fossil fuels like propane, natural gas, methane, and ammonia; biofuels like biodiesel, bioalcohol, and refuse-derived fuel; and other renewable fuels like hydrogen and electricity. These fuels serve are intended to substitute for more carbon intensive energy sources like gasoline and diesel in transportation and can help to contribute to decarbonization and reductions in pollution.
Industrie pétrolièrevignette|Pompe d'un puits pétrolier présentée sur un campus universitaire du Natal (Brésil). L'industrie pétrolière traite de la chaîne industrielle du pétrole et du gaz de pétrole, du gisement jusqu'au consommateur. Histoire du pétrole Pour avoir du pétrole, il faut d'abord prospecter, c’est-à-dire rechercher les endroits où la nature du sous-sol permet de « piéger » l'or noir.
Environmental policyEnvironmental policy is the commitment of an organization or government to the laws, regulations, and other policy mechanisms concerning environmental issues. These issues generally include air and water pollution, waste management, ecosystem management, maintenance of biodiversity, the management of natural resources, wildlife and endangered species. For example, concerning environmental policy, the implementation of an eco-energy-oriented policy at a global level to address the issues of global warming and climate changes could be addressed.
Power engineeringPower engineering, also called power systems engineering, is a subfield of electrical engineering that deals with the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electric power, and the electrical apparatus connected to such systems. Although much of the field is concerned with the problems of three-phase AC power – the standard for large-scale power transmission and distribution across the modern world – a significant fraction of the field is concerned with the conversion between AC and DC power and the development of specialized power systems such as those used in aircraft or for electric railway networks.
Combustiblethumb|Le combustible consommé dans une cheminée traditionnelle est généralement du bois. Un combustible est un composé chimique qui, avec un comburant (comme le dioxygène) et de l'énergie, se consume dans une réaction chimique générant de la chaleur : la combustion. Cette réaction d'oxydation exothermique rapide fait intervenir un réactif réducteur (combustible), et un réactif oxydant (comburant). Un carburant est un combustible qui alimente un moteur à combustion interne.
Solar powerSolar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power. Photovoltaic cells convert light into an electric current using the photovoltaic effect. Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors and solar tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight to a hot spot, often to drive a steam turbine.
ClimatLe climat est la distribution statistique des conditions de l'atmosphère terrestre dans une région donnée pendant une période donnée. L'étude du climat est la climatologie. Elle se distingue de la météorologie qui désigne l'étude du temps dans l’atmosphère à court terme et dans des zones ponctuelles. La caractérisation du climat est effectuée à partir de mesures statistiques annuelles et mensuelles sur des données atmosphériques locales : température, pression atmosphérique, précipitations, ensoleillement, humidité, vitesse du vent.
Thermal engineeringThermal engineering is a specialized sub-discipline of mechanical engineering that deals with the movement of heat energy and transfer. The energy can be transferred between two mediums or transformed into other forms of energy. A thermal engineer will have knowledge of thermodynamics and the process to convert generated energy from thermal sources into chemical, mechanical, or electrical energy. Many process plants use a wide variety of machines that utilize components that use heat transfer in some way.
