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Fundamentals of Cooling Tower Heat Transfer – Part 3
Microbiological growth can cause the most prompt, intense fouling in cooling systems as the warm and wet environment is ideal for “bug” growth.
Managing the Data Deluge for National Security Analysts
Research in cognitive science at Sandia will help design software and tools to help make trends easier to spot.
Designing Earthquake-Resistant Wood-Framed Buildings
Researchers will study how to combine the traditional light wood frame system of construction with the emerging cross-laminated timber method.
Storage Advance May Boost Solar Thermal Energy
In comparison to existing approaches, the researchers say, the new system could allow a 10-fold increase in energy density.
Strengthening Titanium Without Sacrificing Its Ductility
The material is as strong as small-grained titanium because a surrounding layer makes it difficult for larger grains to deform.
Rice Study Outlines Storm Defense for Houston Ship Channel
A hurricane with winds 15% stronger than Hurricane Ike (2008) and making landfall on the southwestern tip of Galveston Island could result in a major environmental disaster.
Precast Concrete Could Enable Taller Wind Turbine Towers
Hexcrete can be stacked to form towers that capture winds that prevail 100 meters high.
GE Turboprop Engine to Be Manufactured in Europe
The engine has been selected by Textron Aviation to power a single-engine turboprop aircraft.
Kia to Include Autonomous Driving Tech by 2020
Automaker to invest $2 billion by 2018 to develop ADAS technologies.
Clear Solar Panels Could Offer Energetic Window Retrofit
Transparent panel allows visible light to shine through, making non-visible light generate the power.
Solving Metal's Hydrogen-Embrittlement Problem
Researchers seek to develop internal traps that can capture hydrogen as it enters the metal.
Phone App Offers Alternative to Stethoscope
With the new device, doctors can control the volume, listen to and discuss sounds with patients and record them for future reference.
Body-Worn Video Surveillance in Law Enforcement
The use of body cameras is expected to reduce the time for investigation, court time and costs associated with criminal proceedings.
Energy-Absorbing Material Under Development at Purdue with GM Help
Purdue University engineers are working with General Motors to develop an energy-absorbing material that could offer greater protection on the football field or in an earthquake zone.
Silicon Anodes Boost Lithium Batteries' Energy, Researchers Claim
Silicon anode materials have a much higher capacity for lithium and are capable of producing batteries with almost 10 times more energy.
Airline Security in an Age of Terror
International Standards help to close security loopholes even as new threats emerge that urgently must be addressed.
Automation Threaten 80 Million U.S. Jobs, Says BoE Economist
Smart machines have the potential to substitute for human brains as well as hands.
UN Reaches Agreement on Airliner-Tracking System
Extending airplane tracking from earth-based stations to satellites will allow reporting of airliners' locations over the 70% of the earth's surface that is covered by water.
Google Leads Technology, Testing, Software Development for Autonomous Driving
Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, a new report from IHS Automotive suggests.
Jet Marks Japan's Re-entry Into Commercial Aviation
Development of the MRJ is Mitsubishi's attempt to tap into the market for jets that service short-haul routes.