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Demystifying motor disconnect switches: What are they and how are they used?
When maintenance and repairs are necessary, it is imperative to be able to reliably control the machines for worker and technician safety.
VARmetric™ System: Reducing defects in ingots produced by VAR
While VAR can improve the cleanliness and refine the structure of metals, it can also introduce defects that can adversely affect the fatigue and fracture toughness of final products if the process is not properly controlled.
How bumps help batteries brave extreme cold
A bumpy carbon-based anode material helps lithium-ion batteries maintain rechargeable storage capacity down to -31° F.
Study: The carbon emissions cost of food transport
Transport accounts for 19% of total food-system emissions of carbon dioxide.
Saelig introduces new automotive data logger
The X2E XORAYA Z7 automotive datalogger can record data from multiple different automotive bus systems simultaneously.
The dire demand for improved helium recapturing
The gas is in second place for being the most-abundant element in the universe, but on Earth it is considerably rare. It is produced by a few countries, with the U.S. and Russia in the lead.
Quiz: Saving energy at home
Test your home energy efficiency expertise with this quiz from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Video: DNV verifies this floating PV system design
The prefabricated floating solar photovoltaic system is based on two welded aluminum sheets topped with laminated solar panels.
Solar cells designed to shine for 30 years
These perovskite devices are projected to perform above industry standards for around 30 years, far more than the 20 years used as a threshold for solar cells.
An AGILE approach to improving photovoltaic performance
Inverted-pyramid-shaped structures are designed to collect sunlight from any angle and funnel it toward the solar cell beneath.
Watch the mesmerizing installation of hot forged rivets
Advantages of the hot forged riveting process include homogenized grain structure of the fastener, increased ductility, the elimination of chemical impurities and reduced scale formation.
Grant awarded for research into microfluidic flow control for precision irrigation — University of Michigan
These systems have the potential to improve efficiency of water and fertilizer use while improving crop quality and consistency by addressing the irrigation needs of individual plants due to the unique hyper-local conditions surrounding them.
Danish project to speed wind turbine blade testing
The research project will develop new test methods and reduce time to market for next generation wind turbine blades.
Partners design an automated, continuous flow system to help wastewater treatment plants manage brown grease
The system captures brown grease at wastewater treatment plants, converting this pesky pollutant into biodiesel.
Reliable gear units from NORD Drivesystems withstand extreme conditions of the steel industry
These gear units and motors ensure continuous performance and are engineered to handle the toughest loads and environmental hazards.
Video: New drone payload detects airborne threats, biological agents from above
The Teledyne FLIR MUVE B330 can reportedly detect airborne threats and potentially deadly biological agents continuously, allowing operators to quickly assess threat perimeters and collect samples.
Danfoss presents the ICF 20-2 solenoid valve for tighter and safer performance
The ICF 20-2 is designed for leak-proof performance across a much wider range of pressures and temperatures than its predecessor.
New radar tech 'sees' through walls
This technology is appropriate for use in hostile urban environments and at the site of natural disasters.
Blueprint for building cyber-resilient energy systems
Guidance covers energy sector efforts to incorporate cybersecurity practices into the design life cycle of engineered systems to reduce cyber risk.
New Chesterton 638 electric motor grease protects bearings with extreme pressure, water and corrosion resistance
Designed for electric motor bearings operating in demanding conditions, 638 EMG can be used in motors operating with high vibrations and constant start/stop regimes.