Electronic and Hybrid Power for Busses. Final Report
The report includes detailed review of technologies for electric and hybrid vehicles, and information about experiments performed with electric and hybrid buses worldwide. Published data about energy storage devices, such as batteries, fuel cells and inertia flywheels, various driving and charging systems, air conditioning problems are summarized and analyzed. Performance characteristics of various electric and […]
The Logic of Living Things
It was decided by the Neaman institute, which is engaged in policy, science and technology research, to work towards increasing and expanding the knowledge of natural and engineering sciences among youths and adults. One of the ways to achieve this objective is to translate a series of classical books on science and technology. As the […]
Evaluation of a Plan to Establish a Wind Farm in the Mediterranean Sea. Final Research Report
The purpose of the present research is an investigation of the feasibility of building an offshore wind farm in Israel. The first part of the report presents a detailed literature survey. This survey includes: national programs for offshore wind energy exploitation, meteorological aspects of wind resources in offshore sites, engineering aspects related to offshore wind […]
Plastics in the Environment – Ecology
Israel’s future, security and prosperity depend on economic independence. Israel’s industry, especially the export industry, must be the central and decisive driving force toward economic independence. Industry can show some impressive achievements, but more significant growth is needed to reach economic independence. The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology began a […]
Our Collective Future – Ecology and Tomorrow’s World
A new horizon of the history of mankind opened at the end of the 20th century. Facing the new picture of the world, arising out of the growth of the technological culture, everything has to be thought about from now on, from assumptions of values, through principles of deed, to details of execution. The enormous, […]
“The Israeli nutrition plate in 2050” an interim report within the Israel 2050 food security project
The interim report is part of our effort to shape Israel’s national policy for food security in 2050. The report focuses on the recommended diet for 2050 in Israel and its implications, defining the composition, structure, and content of the Mediterranean nutrition plate that aligns with Israeli culture, tastes, lifestyle, climate and agricultural conditions, while ensuring a sustainable and healthy diet.
A Roadmap for the Independent System Operator of the Electricity Towards 2040
The Samuel Neaman Institute conducted a research for Noga on the topic of “A roadmap for the independent system operation of the electricity in 2040”.
The research was published on Noga’s website and can also be viewed here
Assessment of Methane Emissions from Natural Gas Supply Chain in Israel
Methane gas, the main component of natural gas, is the second most impactful greenhouse gas on global greenhouse gas emissions from anthropogenic sources, after carbon dioxide, and is currently the focus of efforts (along with other short-lived greenhouse gases) to reduce global warming of the atmosphere. Methane, as a contributor to the greenhouse effect, is […]
Engineering, Society and Environment
Engineering has a crucial role in the development of human civilization and its influence is especially prominent in the current era. This influence extends beyond the direct effects of engineering artifacts and it has increasing indirect impacts, positive and negative, such as those associated with environment and society, such as increase in societal gaps. Modern […]
Opportunities in a Changing Energy Economy
The Samuel Neaman Institute at the Technion has addressed the future of the energy sector in Israel, focusing specifically on the Sharon-Carmel municipal association, to examine the challenges and opportunities in this area. This document reviews trends in the short term (up to 2030), medium term (up to 2040), and long term (up to 2050), with varying levels of certainty. As the time frame extends, the level of uncertainty increases.
