Solutions for the future (2)

Still about DH, It came to my mind that I might get that simple answer about the piping lifetime and after the fossil fuel depletion we just abandon the use of the network which should be then near the lifetime end.
Well, what I'm sure about is that the networks in different cities are renewed almost every year with tens of kilometers of new piping. For example, the available annual reports on net for "Helsingin Energia" showing the amounts of added networks and the renovated parts.
From these reports, Helsinki network in the year 2001 was renewed by 22.1km of piping plus the expanding of the network. And from Helsingin Energia annual report 2004, the total length of the new district heating pipelines constructed during the review year was 14.4 km. A 7-km section of the district heating network was renovated and modified. The total length of the district heating network was 1,218 km at the end of the year. In addition, HelenDistrictHeat had a 6.6-km district cooling pipeline constructed for HelenCooling (I couldn't find the report of 2007 on net for more upto date information).

So, in the same network we'll have a combination of different lifetime. The question is, if the decision been taken already by replacing the DH central systems by electrical radiators at the heated space when should we stop renovating the networks and stations? if not, what's the plan after the price of fossil fuels is not economical?

In general, the fossil fuels depletion and the time just before the depletion won't be that easy!
Imagine the price of the last 100 barrels or maybe bottles of oil. What will happen if new discoveries of oil appeared in some place?

Anyway, away from that future jungle I think in countries like Finland they do not go after these fights and I know that they prefer to find a solution for themselves and it might be beneficial for others.

I hope they have the solution already!

Solutions for the future

District heating systems after the depletion of fossil fuels, Studies predict that there will be a very difficult transition period after the depletion of fossil fuels in the whole world. In each country or region the case will differ in prioritizing the consumption and employing the other resources of energy. Energy sources in Finland as follows: oil 25.0 %, coal 16.0%, natural gas 11%, nuclear power 16%, Renewable 22% (hydropower 2 %, wood and black liquors 19.2 %, etc.), peat 7 %, imported electricity 1 % and other sources of energy 2 %. Energy consumption in Finland as follows: (49 %) is consumed by the industry, 22 % is used in space heating, 18% in traffic and 11 % in households, agriculture, etc. The electrical power future seems to be going towards mainly nuclear power plants and that might end the engagement between heat and electricity?!

What would be the future of the district heating systems? These systems are relying mainly on fossil fuels. In some applications in Europe the biomass plants, geothermal heat pumps (Southampton city is a good example) are used in the heat supply for these systems but not on a wide scale. The geothermal energy is restricted in Finland due to the geological conditions and of course the biomass plants won’t cover the heating load. In the other hand it’s not economical to use electricity as the heat source of these huge systems. Energy conservation is not only giving us more time but it’ll be by law and order in the after fossil fuels. In order to rescue the huge networks from being useless after the depletion of fossil fuels, my idea is to pursue studies: on running the networks under low temperatures schemes by burning alternative fuels (renewable) and do the main heating at the sub stations by the use of electrical heaters (according to consumption) or even in the heated space by using fan-coil units/ radiators with additional electrical heater. Visible efficiencies, keeping the use of water in heating and reducing the losses in main networks, minimizing the use of electrical power in heating and letting the consumer manages his own consumption in a time the price of electricity will increase dramatically.

I think also, in the near future we need to stop these district heating networks from expanding and start applying new systems for new constructions. My idea in new constructions is also to pursue studies: on running central systems for each block of flats or in maximum for a group of blocks. Burning alternative fuels is not possible in this case for environmental reasons BUT a central heat pump systems (such as VRV systems) or electrical boilers. The investments in these new systems could be given to the construction company as usual OR as a new idea to the telecommunication companies so, the customer (consumer) gets internet, mobile phone, TV cable and heating services from the same provider as a package J

Finally, as I mentioned earlier that energy conversation will be by law and order, my idea is to study the average use per person which is fair enough for living standards versus the energy resources when minimizing the use of nuclear power in Finland. And based on that study we let the consumer manage his own usage (essential & entertainment) with a monthly limit of electrical power.

I'm the muslim man

I was going to make the title I'm the Clansman, the famous Iron maiden song and start speaking about freedom and the land. At that moment I remembered a much greater value I already have and I wrote I'm the Muslim man.
For those who do not know, Islam is a religion... Islam is an identity... Islam is a nationality... Islam is a way of living... Islam is a law& justice... Islam is mercy... Islam is a system... Islam is a light... Islam is the message... Islam is the peace... Islam is the way... Islam is the solution.

I can keep going like this and I'll always find a new description which will never be enough to describe Islam. These words are not written by a fanatic believe it or not I'm just a common Muslim and this is the little of the Islamic power. I consider myself lucky, to be a Muslim and I feel sorry for non-Muslims.

Specifically for my case, I live as a foreigner in a non-Muslim country... they do implement Islam in their systems and I feel many of them could be better Muslims than many Muslims in Muslim countries. Of course, they have also a lot of negative things and a lot of contradictions but that’s also everywhere.
But I want to talk about myself and what Islam do to me in my living there:
- Islam asks me to respect the country where I'm living even if they do not respect me.
- Islam is my doctor and same time is my medicine.
- Islam is my only friend when I do not have any.
- Islam is my way of thinking or that what I try to do.
- Islam is my freedom on any land.
- Islam is my guide.
- Islam is my bodyguard.
- Islam is my solution for any problem.
- Islam is my nationality.

I feel sad when I lose a chance in life but I feel more sad when I do something violates the Islamic rules and that happen sometimes when life takes me but as soon as I regret it and ask forgiveness I try as much as I can.. to avoid doing the same mistakes.

I swear it's the solution!

Chocolate

If tens of people are playing around you and you feel little nervous .. You just need to eat some chocolate. If they play more wild .. no problem just eat more chocolate. If you don't know why they do that .. take two bars of chocolate with a glass of milk. If you are running out of chocolate call +001001001001 or visit our website http://www.chocolate.com/.

Till you get your new order you can eat daily 1kg of apricots or tell these people to shut the .... up.

The Balcony

The story is about a big family been living together in a well situated block of flats. The location of the building was always tempting the gangs from all around. The relation between the family members is not going well since the grand father died and they hardly lived together for the sake of their grand mother. The gangs been waiting for the chance to take over the big house, their eyes on the inside treasures and the very good location. The gangsters could break into the house and shared the control on the flats.
They forced the family to be under their rules. The family in general was very tired and weak but they could somehow rise up from time to another. Anyway the gangsters after they took mostly all what they needed they started looking in the mirror and they saw how terrible they've been acting. Not only had that, but the resistance of the remaining family put more stress on the gang. Most of the gangsters decided to leave but of course not that easy!

In parallel, there was another family which has been separated for a very long time some of them faced a lot of suffering and some got really wealthy. They wanted to come together under the same roof. They were also looking on the well situated location and linking that with a very far history. They made the deal with the gang to take over one of the flats in the first floor.
The new family went in and kicked the members of the first family who's been living in that flat and now been divided in many groups; some escaped to the eastern balcony, some to the southern balcony, some to the other flats and some been running out of the building.

Afterwards, the balconies were always targeted by the new family ... crumb and another crumb; the balconies are getting so tight. Anyway, the new family started to think that they cannot be always awake and strong to keep the flat for their good living together. So, they started thinking of making a deal with the balcony guys. In the balcony there were always different opinions but there was always at least one who wants to be the president of the balcony.
The new family wants only dealing with that type of opponent. AND now watch out... THE DEAL IS: “You can live in the remaining of the balcony and we won't harm you but first, you should kill who doesn't agree with us. Second, all people in the other flats should be kind and generous toward us. And more conditions we'll inform you about" the new family said.

The question is now to the readers: Would you take the balcony deal?

It's good to be understood!

Do you have all the time to explain what you really meant by this and that? If yes, this really indicates that you don't make yourself enough understood.

People varies in their ways of expressing themselves and of understanding the others. So, what can we do about that?

I would say that there is no a particular way to be well understood BUT we might think of guidance to deal with that issue:

- Talk clearly and use a simple language.

- Use your body language while talking.

- Look to all listners and focus on the smart people. (They might help to explain for others)

- Speak directly from your heart.

- Make the case and go direct to the point.

- In writing, you need to review your words at least twice. (This is for me)

- Use the same styles with same persons.

Finally, if you find people who really understand you better not to leave them!

Professional Career

In your professional career, it happens when you're doing your job duties… You feel that you're riding a horse with a high speed, look confident and enjoying the ride. You're confident because you're in control of everything. You feel victorious and nothing can put you down. In each move you feel that you're inspired and you started to be programmed to do only the right things. There are always barriers and difficulties but you trust that you will overcome all. After every time you pass those difficulties, you're getting higher with your horse.
I believe you’ve felt all these things if you happen to be working in the right place and the right environment. An important factor can really make this happen is a good management and a good manager.
For instance, a football player like Ronaldo he needs to be in the right place and the right environment to be creative and goal scorer. The coach is doing that and as well he is encouraging and showing support to the player to maximize his output.

In the other hand, maybe in another place or environment… it happens that you feel you are hanging and bending on the horse to keep you on. You’re suffering bad luck and the horse is in a bad condition. All are smiling in a sadistic way waiting your next fall. Your boss doesn’t seem to care of keeping you confident and having the output of your talent. In the time you are seeking a good friend to talk with you find only those news reporters. You get shocked all the time by events and by people. Stress is knocking you from all-around.
I believe you have seen these things also in your career.

I hope you understand the environment issue and try always to solve. And don’t forget to keep your horse in a good condition because you will always need it.

A Story of a Dog

The dog has joined the family when the boy was just born. They grown up together and their feelings toward each others were amazing. The dog feels the boy when he’s back home… Starts in jumping all-round until the boy pay attention and join the dog in the back yard. The boy is now 14 and the dog too. The dog is quite old and the boy was facing the fact that he might lose his sincere friend soon. The dog passed and the boy cried for some days and he dreamed of his dog for some nights. The boy started to believe that they will meet again in heaven. In a European society doubts the existence of god the boy started to believe in heaven to keep the hope of meeting his dear friend. It was his first loss of course not the last.

Catch your tears and remember that this dog has had better life than many human beings around the world.

Informative pictures

Sometimes pictures tell you a lot of information, sometimes it just gives you a clue and sometimes it may even tricks you.
Hereby I try to put few examples using some pictures I took myself.

This picture wasn't taken at all in Luxor.. not even in Egypt. The picture is for Hotel Luxor in Lido Di Jesolo, Italy.

This picture is giving you a little clue where it's been taken... The arabic signs and maybe the black&white cairo Taxi tell you it's Cairo. Anyway,this is the Baron castle in Helipolis, Cairo.

This one is almost an informative picture. There is a man in the car (Can we know who's that guy?), the car is rented (Tasintao Auto) it's taken in Italy (Italian registery #).

If you need information about the guy inside you can search for Tasintao Auto, call them and give the car registery number and ask info about the guy inside BUT if you have a date on the picture that will make it perfect... the informative picture.

The city of canals

Few weeks ago I was in Venice. It was really crowded and full of tourists from allover the world.
In there you can feel the European old towns atmosphere plus the special features of Venice.
One of its kind! But guess what? in the city of canals you can explore all around by walking and you do not need to lose your money for the Vaporetti (The Cheapest Transportation)

... Just follow the arrows to Rialto, S.Marko and the other way to Piazzalle Roma.

Mostly everything is expensive but it's tempting to have a Gondola trip even once.

To have a real meal that really costs :) so maybe ready made Pannini, Pasta pomodoro and Pizzas would help to keep going.

Please do not understand from this posting that saving money is my main hobby. I just thought these are useful tips for common tourists.

Should we start immediately with politics?

Watching BBC, CNN & Al-Jazeera all the time? Blair, Bush& Olmert... The good The Bad The Ugly... Don't mean that Blair is really good :)

Are those three guys the main players in the world ongoing dirty games? What about Angela Merkel, Jacques Chirac and other benificiaries?

Do you think there is hope to bring peace if weapons manufacturers are doing mass production?

Sorry, I just made this Blog ... and I don't wanna start immediately with politics!