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Custom-built counters may thwart cyberattacks on microgrids
The team believes that microgrids — which are small, so-called power islands that can be used as power sources for services that provide healthcare, food and water during emergencies — are vulnerable to cyberattacks that could potentially be thwarted with HPCs.
UK to spend billions to decommission oil and gas wells in the next decade
British North Sea oil and gas producers are expected to spend an estimated billions to decommission more than 2,000 unused oil and gas wells and facilities over the next decade.
Utility shows a ‘soft spot’ for wind farm foundations
The foundations engineered to increase structural stability, reduce construction and materials costs and improve environmental sustainability.
Video: Wave energy system delivers powerful field test results
A prototype wave energy generator developed by AWS Ocean Energy has delivered excellent power generation performance during ocean-based testing.
Theories, calculations of internal combustion engines
Internal combustion engines have advanced over the years, as there now exist several IC engines with different designs, higher capability, and efficiency. However, these engines follow the same fundamental theories and calculations as the very first combustion engine.
Fusion ignition lauded at LLNL
Researchers report the first fusion reaction in a laboratory setting that actually produced more energy than it took to start the reaction.
Watch the world’s first sustainably fueled military aircraft test flight
The world’s first 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) flight using an in-service military aircraft has been completed with a U.K. Royal Air Force Voyager air-to-air refueling tanker.
A quick, compact clamping solution
A new down-thrust clamp is fastened to a machine table with T-slots or to a fixture plate as a compact universal clamping element.
Just add salt? Table salt may be the answer to degradable polymers
The team developed a degradable polymer using a combination of carbon dioxide and table salt to create a 3D-printing ink.
Check out Koenigsegg's tiny 335 hp electric motor
The Swedish supercar manufacturer continues to be a leading innovator in performance-focused electric motors.
Video: How to control AC and DC motors
From industrial machinery to pumps to hand tools to HVAC to automotive, our world would be a lot less capable without electric motors to provide the rotation and torque to make so many applications go. We take a look at some of the primary differences between DC and AC motors, as well as how to control each.
Video: Project Symphony orchestrates virtual power system in Australia
More than 300 customers and more than 650 customer-owned distributed energy resources are participating in Project Symphony.
New ASTM International standard covers sediment for stormwater testing
The standard describes the minerology, specific gravity and particle size distributions of silica-based sediments used in such testing.
Video: The common causes of electric motor vibration
Intense motor vibrations usually indicate a problem with the motor's components or configuration. Failing to resolve vibration can lead to equipment damage, or worse.
Space battery could last 400 years
The UK Space Agency and the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) will work together to develop the world's first Americium-241-powered space battery.
How do centrifugal switches work?
Centrifugal switches are essential components for many single-phase electric motors. Here's why.
New smart bandage monitors as it heals
If the wound isn’t healing or an infection is detected by the bandage, sensors alert a central processing unit, which responds by applying increased electrical stimulation across the wound, thereby accelerating tissue closure and reducing infection.
New technique for printing circuits on curved surfaces
The new technique doesn’t require binding agents and can print on curvilinear surfaces.
High precision material extrusion platform launched by NematX
The company claims the platform is a 'comprehensive manufacturing solution' for end-use products and it performs in harsh environments.
Video: NASA gets high on Mars
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has set a new record for getting high on Mars – altitude-wise, that is.