The world of energy is changing. With rising energy costs and concerns over thesupply of energy materials, more research is being conducted into alternative sources offuel and microalgae is one of the sources being researched, although much research hadbeen conducted on it as a part of the...

Technology offers great opportunities to firms. Successfully bringing the benefits of technology to market and realizing favourable returns requires a careful balance and management of a host of factors. The critical test of such efforts occurs where and when technology “meets the market”,...

Focuses on critical issues related to variable cost drivers essential in establishing criteria or parameters to consider in the modification and/or design of production facilities. Key concepts and relationships influence the choice of alternative technologies and methods in the design,...