Why Not Solar Energy?

What are natural resources? Natural resources are materials and components that are found within the environment. They exist undisturbed by mankind and are essential for our survival. They are first classified on the basis of origin that are divided into two, the abiotic (non-living, non-organic) and biotic (living and organic). Another classification of resources is considering the stage of their development, natural resources may be referred to in the following, Potential, Actual, Reserve, and Stock. And lastly, resources are also classified as Renewable Resources, or Non-renewable Resources.  

For this week I decided to research about renewable alternate energy resources. While in class I remembered about the solar powered inventions being tested and those being sold. There are cell phone chargers, calculators, lamps, and even cars that were made to function just by placing these items under the sun.

In Bangkok, Auto Rickshaws, better known as “tuk-tuks” are often regarded as unique symbol of Thailand. Just like in our countries conventional auto, the tricycles, this are widely used urban transport. However, conventionally fueled tuk-tuks are polluting so Air Marshal Morakot Charnsomruad has designed a cleaner, greener tuk-tuk vehicle that has zero-emisson, that is powered by solar energy. The designer hopes that eventually the government would subsidies so that this solar powered tuk-tuks would be more affordable.

We may not have solar powered tricycles yet but The Philippines semiconductor and electronics industry are working closely with local universities, industries and investors that may offer significant opportunities for innovation particularly in solar energy applications development and manufacturing-process. According to Solaria’s Funcell, Filipino engineers have made improvement in solar cell manufacturing process. Companies like SunPower and Solaria can be used as presence by Filipinos to attract key suppliers.  “In order to replicate that success for the solar industry and create an efficient 'local Solar Valley,' the Philippines would need a solid infrastructure with an ecosystem of supply-chain support," says Funcell.

Here is a video of Solar maintenance in the Philippines:

Since we live in a very sunny country, it would be an advantage for us Filipinos. But why aren’t these things being advertised by the government or being implemented wherein Filipinos should already try using solar powered items? If you read the comments below the video on youtube you will see how this solar panels are not really that hard to maintain since you only have to clean it to maintain usage and you don't have to pay for any chargers like electricity or etc. Though what they are talking about here the video may be how it would be hard for the poor to purchase this solar panel because they are costly. If only the government could help and support this technology can we really benefit from using alternate solar energy.

Checked by : Sir Crisencio Paner

Photo Sources:

Ikea lamp - http://www.ecofriend.com/energy-saving-led-desk-lamps.html

Desk calculator - http://www.promo-wholesale.com/china/Calculators/4/Solar-Powered-Desk-Calculator-20084.htm

i-charger - http://www.sexygadgets.net/2008/12/31/icharge-eco-a-solar-powered-cell-phone-charger/

Auto Rickshaw - http://www.flickr.com/photos/netphoto/4732591397/

Sources:

http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2008/gb20081010_049382.htm

http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/solar-powered-tuk-tuks-could-revolutionize-bangkok-s-way-of-life/

Painting With Minerals

One of the earliest inventions that man has designed was using different colored earth, or grinding soft rocks to powder pigments to make paint. For this week we’ve discussed about minerals and it was very interesting seeing the different minerals especially Azurite, Galena and Bornite that really caught my attention with their blue spacey and metallic colors. With this I was very interested in learning more about which minerals were used by painters to make certain colored paints. 

BLUE

Around 3100 B.C., Ancient Egyptians were the first to start using blue and is the first color pigment synthetically made from minerals. They took a mixture of calcium, copper, and quartz to a temperature of 1652°F then brought down to a lower temperature for curing. After which, they would place this either in a liquid formula or into a wax. This variation of blue is known as “Egyptian blue” and was also known as “Pompey Blue”. Azurite was rarely used until the Middle Ages. The name “Azurite” comes from Latin borrowed a Persian word (lazhward) for blue which formed lazurium that became azurium, and finally the word azure. Since it’s easy to find in and around copper mines and with its beautiful dark blue hue, it was perfect for craftsman and artists to use in their paintings. Though popular then, it is not used today because all azurite paints eventually decay from a dark blue hue to a green as the copper tarnishes.

An example of this would be the compensation of color in "The Mona Lisa" by Da Vinci. 


The painting in the left side is unaltered from the original color while in the right, it shows the color compensation for the green from the azurite.

RED

Hematite is an important iron ore and an important pigment as well. Also known as “red ochre”, it has been used in cave paintings, body and face paint throughout the world, paint pigment and modern lipstick. Red lead is the primary color of red and is derived from the mineral Minium. 

YELLOW

Yellow Ocher is a natural earth pigment which consists of clay colored by iron oxides. They are among the most used pigments dating back to prehistoric times.

It comes in variety of shades depending on its origin. Lighter shades of yellow may be burned tomake darker shades. The purest ochers come from France and Cyprus. Under moderate heat, it produces yellow-red colors. While the stronger the heat the more rich and immersed the produced color is. 

GREEN

Malachite is a bluish green pigment that can be seen in Egyptian tomb paintings, and is is used in historical painting until the 18^th century. It is a semi-transparent, large grained color that shows bluish and greenish crystals. 

PURPLE

Lazurite is a very expensive type of dark blue/purple mineral. It is combined with other minerals to form the complex rock called lapis lazuli which is powdered and purified by mixing with max and lye. Europeans called the pigment ultramarine which literally means over the sea. Since the 19^th century it has been manufactured artificially.

Article Checked By: Sir Crisencio Paner

Photo Sources :

http://www.mysoulcenter.com/energy_readings.html

http://nagual.yuku.com/topic/799/Galena#.T-hr-bUb-RE

http://crystal-cure.com/azurite.html

http://bellyofflea.tumblr.com/watercolor

http://www.stonesthatrock.net/large-natural-rough-malachite-specimen
Mona Lisa scanned by Mark Harden :http://academic.emporia.edu/abersusa/go336/turner/ from http://www.artchive.com/

Sources:

http://www.webexhibits.org/pigments/indiv/overview/azurite.html

http://academic.emporia.edu/abersusa/go336/turner/

http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/minerals/pigments.htm

http://www.webexhibits.org/pigments/indiv/history/malachite.html

http://www.naturalpigments.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=820-204

Professor Cris Paner

This is the curriculum vitae of our professor. We are being guided by Sir Paner with every article we post in this blog about earth science.

CRISENCIO M. PANER     

                   

  

CP : 0915-1429675                                                   Email : panercris@gmail.com                  

Glimpse of Crisencio Paner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmOWKyzryGk

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. in Biological Science (candidate)

University of Santo Tomas, Graduate School

• M.S. Microbiology

University of Santo Tomas

     Thesis: “Chemical Control of Fungi Infesting Easel Oil Paintings at

                  University of Santo Tomas Museum of Arts and Sciences”

     

     Published in: Prime Journal of Microbiology Research

         http://primejournal.org/PJMR/abstract/2012/may/Paner.htm

                                http://primejournal.org/PJMR/cont/2012/may.htm
  

• Italian Scholarship Grant

Restoration and Conservation of Artworks Attacked by Biological Agents

Istituto Centrale Per Il Restauro, Rome, Italy (January 1-June 30, 2004)

• B.S. Biochemistry

University of Santo Tomas

• Professional Teaching Certification Program (Major in Biological Science)

Caloocan City Polytechnic College

PUBLICATIONS

Book:

 Co-author in LET Reviewer in Biology, 2006-2010 eds. Published by MET Inc.

                         ISBN # 97193249-6-1, sold in National Bookstores         

Articles:

• Understanding Museum Pests: The Molds. CFAD Atelier Journal, University of  Santo Tomas, Vol. 2 No. 1, 2003-2004, pp. 80-83
• On the Conservation of 20th Century Color Photographs Attacked by Molds. CFAD Atelier Journal, UST., Vol. 2 No. 1, 2003-2004, pp. 106-113
• Witnessing the Glory of Italy in Its Art History and Ancient Spaces. CFAD Atelier Journal, UST, Vol. 3 No. 1, 2004-2005, pp. 55-72  
• _______________. Panorama Magazine, November 13, 2005, pp. 12, 13, & 21.
• Deterioration of Paintings and Painting Components Caused by Microorganisms. CFAD Atelier Journal, UST., Vol. 3 No. 1, 2004-2005, pp. 91-94
• Microbial Deterioration of Painting Materials. CFAD Atelier Journal, UST., Vol. 3 No. 1, 2004-2005, pp. 94-97.
• Conservation of Paintings Attacked by Molds. In College Freshman English Book II. Agalabia, U., Aranda, R., et. al., pp. 124-125, UST Publishing House, 2004
• Today’s Restoration Establishments.  CFAD Atelier Journal, UST., Vol. 4 & 5 No. 1, 2005-2006 & 2006-2007, pp. 95-99

RESEARCH WORK

• Indoor Air Quality of Beato Angelico Building of the University of Santo Tomas -Commissioned by UST (Nov. 2009-May 2010)

BLOGS/ADS

1. http://internet-moneymakingsecrets.blogspot.com (Money-Making Secrets)
2. http://internet-moneymakingsecrets.weebly.com   (Internet Marketing Secrets)
3. http://cmpaner.blogspot.com  (The Painting Doctor-“Restorer/Conservator”)
4. http://sulit.com.ph/3498047  (Research assistance/Thesis Assistance/Thesis Editing)
5. http://sulit.com.ph/4829772 (LET Review by a LET Topnotcher and Veteran Reviewer)
6. http://sulit.com.ph/5040331 (Lotto Secrets Revealed!)
7. http://sulit.com.ph/5058879 (Muscle Building Cookbook)
8. http://sulit.com.ph/5069982 (Wedding Photography Secrets)
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11. http://sulit.com.ph/4186306 ( Art and Craft Materials for Sale At Low Price!)
12. http://sulit.com.ph/4621349 (Cleaning and Restoration of Paintings)
13. http://sulit.com.ph/4869897  (Natracare Food Supplements)
14. http://sulit.com.ph/4802983 (LET Reviewer Books)
15. http://sulit.com.ph/5021693 (How to Lose Weight Fast!)
16. http://sulit.com.ph/5093345 ( How to Stop Hair Loss and Regrow It the Natural Way)
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18. http://sulit.com.ph/4930508  (Condo for Rent at 39K Infinity Tower, Global City, Taguig)
19. http://sulit.com.ph/5538321  (Licensure Exams for Teachers LET online review)
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21. http://sulit.com.ph/5352564  (Internet Millionaire Looking for Students!)
22. http://sulit.com.ph/5628715  (The Ultimate Diablo 3 Guide)

WORK  EXPERIENCE

• Instructor 5, CFAD, IPEA, Pharmacy, CTHM, University of Santo Tomas

SY 1995-Present

Subjects taught: Organic Chemistry lab., Statistics, College Algebra,

                          Algebra with Trigonometry, Business Math, Physics,

                         Plane & Solid Geometry, Environmental Science, Biology

                         

• Part Time Instructor, Our Lady of Perpetual Help College, Manila

Subjects taught: Food Microbiology (Lecture and Laboratory)

• Part Time Instructor, St. Paul’s College, Quezon City

Subjects taught: Lec. & Lab: General Microbiology, Biochemistry, Microtechnique

• Part Time Instructor, Unciano Colleges and General Hospital, Inc., Manila

Subjects taught: Lec. & Lab: General Microbiology and Parasitology, Inorganic Chemistry,

                         Comparative Anatomy, Botany, Organic Chemistry, General Zoology,

                         Biology, Biochemistry

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Editor and Professional Consultant, MET Publishing House, Manila
• Microbiologist, Silver Swan Manufacturing Inc.,Panghulo, Malabon
• Biochemist, Watercare Philippines, Inc., Valenzuela City
• Food Production Researcher(Mushroom Culture), TWH, Inc., Cainta Rizal
• Review Director for LET, Center for Educational Excellence, Inc.
• Project Consultant on “Biodeterioration of Artworks”, Paper Conservation Laboratory, Archives Dept., Arzobispado de Manila

Projects: Conservation of paintings by Fernando Amorsolo, Botong Francisco,

              Ben Cab, Cezar Legaspi, Simon Flores, Betsy Westerndorp

• Licensure Exams For Teachers (LET) Reviewer at:

- Malabon City University,MET Review Center, UST-College of Education, Caloocan   Polytechnic College, Trinity College, & Center for Educational Excellence Inc.

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Beato  Angelico Service Award
• 10th Placer (85.60%), Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET)
• Full College Scholarship by Lourdes Reyes Foundation
• Professional Civil Service Examinations, weighted ave: 86.49%
• Valedictorian, High School
• Salutatorian, Elementary
• Certificate of Appreciation as resource speaker on the topic “Visual Arts and Restorations”, Faculty-Student Art Forum, Beato Angelico Bldg.,UST.
• Recognition Award for invaluable support and committed service to HARIBON UST as adviser from 2002-2004
• Honored as 4th Degree(highest degree) member of the Knights of Columbus

Given by Philippine District IV-NCR

• Loyalty and Faithful Award for 13 years of Service

Knights of Columbus UST- Faculty Council 4321

• Dedicated and Competent Service Award as LET Reviewer

Malabon City University

• Champion, Pautakan Quiz Bee for Coaches, UST
• Family of the Year Award

           Knights of Columbus UST Faculty Council 4321

• UST Graduate School Thesis Writing Grant

 UST Graduate School Alumni Association

• Certificate of Recognition for invaluable Contribution as Lecturer/Reviewer

Pilot Project on Review Classes for Licensure Examinations for Teachers

College of Education, UST

• Certificate of Appreciation as guest speaker on the topic “Products that Cause Cancer”, given by NEWAYS International (Phils.), Makati City

       

TRAINING /SEMINAR WORKSHOPS

• Seminar on Test and Measurement Evaluation

• Seminar on Principles/Philosophy of Education

• Faculty Development Seminar
• Traditional Filipino Art

• Curriculum Development
• Rubrics Development Across Disciplines
• Certificate on Adobe Photoshop
• Certificate on PC Troubleshooting and Networking
• The Ethics of Teaching
• Rights and Responsibilities of the Faculty Members, Academic and Administrative Officials and Office Staff Seminar
• UST-CFAD Planning and Development Seminar
• Shepherding the Shepherds
• Workshop on Syllabus Construction         
• Textbook and Learning Materials Development
• Computer Literacy on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & MS Excel
• Symposium on Waste Management
• Ecological Symposium
• Bringing Out the Best in Me and the Best in You
• Integrating Media in Classroom Instruction( Design, Production, and Utilization of Media)
• Principles and Methods of Humane Educators
• Certificate on Basic Industrial Electronics
• Certificate on Information Technology
• Symposium on the Preservation of our Environment
• Research Colloquia on Indoor Air and Water Quality in Relation to Building Design
• Convention of Philippine Association of Academic Biochemists,
• 16th Annual Convention of Philippine Biochemical Society
• Script Writing Workshop
• Basic Business and Financial Management

AFFILIATIONS

• Member, CFAD- Adhoc Committee on Math Department
• Member, CFAD-Committee on Environmental Advocacy
• Member, CFAD-Adhoc Committee on Value Formation
• Board of Director

Philippine Association  for the Scientific Conservation of Cultural Properties   

• Deputy Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus UST Faculty Council No. 4321
• Auditor

College of Fine Arts & Design Faculty Association

• Adviser, HARIBON UST
• Business Manager, NOH-SCC Alumni Association
• Member, Outreach Program Committee

College of Architecture and Fine Arts

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English, Filipino, Italian, Japanese

OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS/TALENTS

• Thesis Editing/Research Assistance
• Computer operation using MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, Internet
• Computer Hardware repair and Software installations
• Website/Blog Construction
• Photography
• Swimming
• Playing Banduria
• Singing
• Riding ATV