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New statistical method to detect ozone pollution hot spots and monitor instrument failure; combining PCA and MEWMA

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A new statistical method developed by researchers at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia) can detect abnormal ozone levels within large bodies of monitored data. Ozone is the reactive form of oxygen that contains three atoms per molecule (O 3 ) rather than the normal two. Khadraoui, S. &

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Opinion: Global Oil Supply More Fragile Than You Think

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One other factor that could tighten oil markets over the long-term is the fact that Saudi Arabia has churned through much of its spare capacity. As one of the only countries that can ramp up latent oil capacity within just a few weeks, Saudi Arabia’s spare capacity is crucial to world oil market stability.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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OP engines utilize direct injection after ports closure to avoid the risk of fuel short circuiting out the exhaust. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. According to Achates Power, the two main technical challenges for H 2 -OPE are fuel injection and ignition source. Fuel Injection.

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Tesla drivers have smoke blown in their faces | Opinion

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Well, that’s being overly kind, actually, they’re more like the kind of people who choose to support oil companies and Saudi Arabia and let the world burn because they hate their children, and their children’s children too. But first I wanted to talk about climate change deniers, and how remarkable it is that they still exist.

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Researchers develop viable catalysts for reforming of heavy gas oil to hydrogen

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An oil jackpot of up to 233 billion barrels has been discovered in Australia, the new Saudi Arabia, which is foreseeable to extend the practical use of petroleum to about 200 years from 40 years at today’s oil consumption rate.

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The BMW Group’s 360-degree approach to sustainability

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As Dukec knows, today there are many different customers with widely varying tastes, but he believes designing a BMW that will inspire buyers in markets as diverse as Saudi Arabia, China and Europe comes down to just two things – “wow” and “meaningfulness”.

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My journey to and on the Mauritanian Iron Ore Train

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It took me 17 days to reach the United Arab Emirates, and my route went through fascinating places like the Kurdish region of Iraq, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. ’ Exhausted? Who needs a first-class flight when you have a comfortable train seat and a great playlist? I was completely black and covered in ore. Absolutely.