biobutanol is an advanced biofuel, it has better properties than ethanol and gasoline .it can be transported via existing pipelines and can be used in current engines. ethanol plants can be easily converted to biobutanol plants.
The Bionic waste treatment systems Microfuel and Bio-Elite Fertilizer come together in an integrated waste management concept. The presentation shows how an unusual high level of energy and nutrient recovery from waste can be achieved.
www.bionic-world.net
English Version, August 2012
biobutanol is an advanced biofuel, it has better properties than ethanol and gasoline .it can be transported via existing pipelines and can be used in current engines. ethanol plants can be easily converted to biobutanol plants.
The Bionic waste treatment systems Microfuel and Bio-Elite Fertilizer come together in an integrated waste management concept. The presentation shows how an unusual high level of energy and nutrient recovery from waste can be achieved.
www.bionic-world.net
English Version, August 2012
All About Normal Butanol Bio- Process Production
Presented in December 2016 at Ferdowsi University of mashhad
loc: Iran-Mashhad
Academic Homepage :http://theidari.ali.student.um.ac.ir/
Biofuel development in Indonesia: progress and challengesCIFOR-ICRAF
Concerns over energy security, volatile fuel prices and rising greenhouse gas emissions encourage many countries to develop biofuels — Indonesia, the world’s largest crude palm oil producer, is one such country. In this presentation, CIFOR scientist Heru Komarudin gives an overview of biofuel development in Indonesia, highlighting some findings from the EC Bioenergy and CAPRi project (www.cifor.org/bioenergy/). He discusses some challenges facing Indonesia’s involvement in biofuels and ends with some recommendations relevant to policy makers and investors.
Heru gave this presentation as part of the ‘Global biofuel program in developing and developed countries’ session at the second Annual World Congress of Bioenergy: Renewable Energy for Sustainability, held in Xi’an, China on 25–28 April 2012.
A ground reality about biodiesel with India-specific focus, this presentation talks about the if's and but's of biodiesel production in India using Jatropha at this hour of the fuel crisis.
High-performance CO2 sorbents from algae - presentation by Magdalena Titirici in the Biomass CCS session at the UKCCSRC Cardiff Biannual Meeting, 10-11 September 2014
All About Normal Butanol Bio- Process Production
Presented in December 2016 at Ferdowsi University of mashhad
loc: Iran-Mashhad
Academic Homepage :http://theidari.ali.student.um.ac.ir/
Biofuel development in Indonesia: progress and challengesCIFOR-ICRAF
Concerns over energy security, volatile fuel prices and rising greenhouse gas emissions encourage many countries to develop biofuels — Indonesia, the world’s largest crude palm oil producer, is one such country. In this presentation, CIFOR scientist Heru Komarudin gives an overview of biofuel development in Indonesia, highlighting some findings from the EC Bioenergy and CAPRi project (www.cifor.org/bioenergy/). He discusses some challenges facing Indonesia’s involvement in biofuels and ends with some recommendations relevant to policy makers and investors.
Heru gave this presentation as part of the ‘Global biofuel program in developing and developed countries’ session at the second Annual World Congress of Bioenergy: Renewable Energy for Sustainability, held in Xi’an, China on 25–28 April 2012.
A ground reality about biodiesel with India-specific focus, this presentation talks about the if's and but's of biodiesel production in India using Jatropha at this hour of the fuel crisis.
High-performance CO2 sorbents from algae - presentation by Magdalena Titirici in the Biomass CCS session at the UKCCSRC Cardiff Biannual Meeting, 10-11 September 2014
it covers various types of bioenergy and also contains various energy yielding technologies. it shows the bioenergy scenerio in India.it also shows various activities and programmes related with bioenergy
Biofuel and their classification. Extraction methods. Their role on saving the environment and conservation of fossil fuels. Leading countries on biofuel production. Their advantages and disadvantages .
A powerpoint presentation on biofuels . Application , manufacture , advantages and disadvantages of biofuels also included . Presentation based on sustainable devolopment . A useful powerpoint presentation for engineering students . GO GREEN . Thank you .
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
zkStudyClub - Reef: Fast Succinct Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Regex ProofsAlex Pruden
This paper presents Reef, a system for generating publicly verifiable succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs that a committed document matches or does not match a regular expression. We describe applications such as proving the strength of passwords, the provenance of email despite redactions, the validity of oblivious DNS queries, and the existence of mutations in DNA. Reef supports the Perl Compatible Regular Expression syntax, including wildcards, alternation, ranges, capture groups, Kleene star, negations, and lookarounds. Reef introduces a new type of automata, Skipping Alternating Finite Automata (SAFA), that skips irrelevant parts of a document when producing proofs without undermining soundness, and instantiates SAFA with a lookup argument. Our experimental evaluation confirms that Reef can generate proofs for documents with 32M characters; the proofs are small and cheap to verify (under a second).
Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Monitoring Java Application Security with JDK Tools and JFR Events
Melvyn Askew: Introduction To Biofuels
1. AN INTRODUCTION TO BIOFUELS :
where are we and where are we going to?
Melvyn F. Askew
Founder of Census-Bio
Visiting Professor at Harper Adams
University College
Fellow of Central Science Laboratory
Visiting Professor, INF, Poznan, Poland
4. EU TARGETS FOR SUSTAINABLE,
SECURE AND AFFORDABLE SUPPLIES OF
ENERGY
20% reduction in primary energy
consumption by 2020
20% reduction in greenhouse gases by
2020 ( Based upon 1990)
20% renewable energy in overall energy
mix by 2020.
10% min biofuels for vehicles by 2020
6. Current achievement of renewable energy
(NB renewable not just biorenewable!!)
Data here relate to EU in 2006.
All renewables = 7% cf 12% as 2010 target.
Biofuels = 1.4% cf 5.75% target for 2010.
Electricity = 15% cf 21% target for 2010.
Heating and cooling = 9% but no formal
targets in EU.
The above are EU figures based on
information from DG Res.
7. Polluting gases
There are a range of gaseous emissions that
create pollution and a further range of
molecules that impact on ozone, with
adverse knock on effects on environment.
Of the former the key elements are NOx;
Methane; Carbon Dioxide.
Basically UK is doing quite well in all areas
EXCEPT CO2 and that is continuing to
increase.
8. REDUCTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE
EMISSIONS
There are several options:
1.Stop doing it
2.Substitute something that creates more of
a carbon balance eg biorenewables
3.Think laterally and join up policies and aims
4.Produce alternatives with equal
performance
AND IT MAY NOT BE THE END PRODUCT
WHICH PRODUCES MOST EMISSIONS!!
9. REMEMBER UK WAS TARGETTING
MASSIVE CO2 REDUCTIONS BY 2050:
60% OF THE 1990 VALUES FOR CO2 – BUT
THAT IS LIKELY TO BECOME 80%
11. Technology roadmap: vision for biofuels for
2030+.
A European Vision.
2005 2010/2020 2030 and 2030+
1st Generation, 2nd Generation, Integrated
biorefineries
e.g. biodiesel e.g. bioethanol
and sunfuel
12. First Generation (Conventional) Biofuels.
Biofuel Type Specific Names Biomass Production
Feedstock Process
Bioethanol Conventional bioethanol Sugar beet, grains Hydrolysis &
fermentation
Vegetable Oil Pure plant oil (PPO) Oil crops (e.g. rape Cold pressing/
seed) extraction
Biodiesel Biodiesel from energy
crops
Rape seed methyl ester Oil crops (e.g. rape Cold pressing/
(RME), fatty acid seed) extraction &
methyl/ethyl ester transesterification
(FAME/FAEE)
Biodiesel Biodiesel from waste Waste/cooking/
FAME/FAEE frying oil/animal fat
Biogas Upgraded biogas (Wet) biomass
Bio-ETBE Bioethanol
13. A WORD ON BIOBUTANOL
More energy content than ethanol.
Mixes easily with gasoline.
Does not absorb significant amounts of
water.
Requires lower investment per tonne of
capacity provided pipeline distribution is
used
14. Making first generation biofuels
Biodiesel :
fatty acid ( ie. vegetable oil or animal fat) +
alcohol ( usually methyl alcohol) + a pinch of
a catalyst like caustic soda = first
generation biodiesel + glycerol.
Bioethanol ( replaces gasoline)
= fermented sugars or starches eg from
maize or sugar beet/cane or wheat.
15. FIRST GENERATION BIOFUELS : A
CONCLUSION
First generation biofuels tend to use
existing technologies ( eg fermentation of
sugars or esterification of oils ) to
transform current crops , especially food
crops, into gasoline and diesel
replacements.
This may cause a food versus fuel conflict.
16. Second Generation Biofuels.
Biofuel Type Specific Names Biomass Production
Feedstock Process
Bioethanol Cellulosic bioethanol Lignocellulosic Advanced hydrolysis
material & fermentation
Synthetic Biofuels Biomass-to-liquids (BTL): Lignocellulosic Gasification &
material synthesis
Fischer-Tropsch (FT) diesel
Synthetic (bio)diesel
Biomethanol
Heavier (mixed) alcohols
Biodimethylether (Bio-DME)
Biodiesel Hydro-treated biodiesel Vegetable oils & Hydro-treatment
animal fat
Biogas SNG (Synthetic Natural Gas) Lignocellulosic Gasification &
material synthesis
Biohydrogen Lignocellulosic Gasification &
material synthesis or
biological process
19. Another conclusion: Second generation
biofuels
Second generation biofuels use new ( newer
if FT) technologies that are not yet always
fully proven.
Second generation biofuels tend to be
based upon wood or similar wastes
containing large amounts of ligno-cellulosic
and hemi-cellulosic molecules.
Second generation biofuel feedstocks may
conflict with market demands for heating
biofuels but there is no food conflict.
20. An important digression!!
In terms of reducing energy, the use of
biofuels is the lowest option after heat et
cetera.
In terms of government investment, the
reduction of energy caused by investment
in good insulation is by far the ‘best buy’.
Cooling is becoming increasingly important
for energy and for insulation demands.
Anaerobic digestion of wastes and
avoidance of landfill is usually overlooked.
30. Food versus Fuel
The key causal areas:
USA and maize production for bioethanol
has changed land use in South America.
This has INCREASED CO2 production on a
net basis relative to use of fossil oils.
Use of tropical oils eg palm for biodiesel
manufacture has increased forest
degradation and clearance with adverse net
CO2 effects.
31. THE FUTURE FOR BIOFUELS
-In due course, second generation liquid
biofuels will be widely introduced.
-Much potential for bioheat/energy ( nb
cooling too).
-Biogas should not be overlooked but has
been in the past in UK
-Waste oils are not necessarily best as car
fuels – think of marine engines and think of
solvents too. NB vehicle warranty!!
32. In conclusion
Biofuels can offer options for reducing
CO2 pollution.
Current emphasis is on first generation
biofuels but second generation will be more
important and fit in with feedstock
wastes/supplies more easily.
Heat and power are better buys for
national investment that biofuels alone.
National policies are not integrated
adequately