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HVAC trends in the fight against COVID-19
Two years into a global pandemic, here are the HVAC strategies most common for mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
Making a process measure up: Process optimization using flow meters and feeders
When determining the correct flow measurement/control system for a process, it is good to keep in mind what is expected to be accomplished with the addition of a piece of equipment.
Thermal energy storage solutions for buildings
On the road to low carbon, environmentally friendly and energy-sustainable buildings, thermal energy storage provides a wide variety of options and advantages for lowering energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
What is HVAC demand-control?
What is DCV? And how can it save energy and money while improving air quality?
Banana peels key to tackling food waste?
To model the browning of bananas, which is caused by enzymatic reactions and the air, researchers simulated spot patterns on banana peels to demonstrate how the peels brown over time.
Festo introduces the first pneumatic cobot
The Festo Cobot makes using cobots even cost-effective for small and medium-sized companies, as they often rely on manual work processes. This is achieved because of the flexible application options so that small batch sizes or work steps can also now be processed automatically.
Video: Revamp for marine energy development toolkit
The updated open-source knowledge hub provides developers with the code needed to analyze how well their technology might perform in various ocean and river sites.
The end of nuclear fuel reprocessing in the UK
The Magnox reprocessing plant at Sellafield, the last remaining facility of its kind in the U.K., will cease operations in July 2022.
Silver-based coating may protect implants from bacteria
The so-called silver-based film-forming antibacterial engineered ("SAFE") coating features silver nitrate, dopamine and two hydrophilic polymers — a recipe that, according to the researchers, resulted in stable, silver-containing assemblies that gradually release silver ions.
Updated criteria cover use of meteorological data to design nuclear power plant heat sinks
The standard establishes criteria for use of meteorological and hydrological data by nuclear facilities to evaluate the atmospheric effects from meteorological parameters on the ultimate heat sink.
Sugar shield protects materials in hostile environments
To develop the coating, researchers layered carbon black derived from burnt confectioners’ sugar with silica in a seashell-like configuration.
Video: Turbine targets low- to medium-wind conditions
The Vestas V172-7.2 MW turbine delivers a 12% increase in annual energy production compared to its V162-6.2 MW design in low-wind conditions.
Customizable LCD monitors for every industrial environment
When power is restored, the monitors immediately restart operating, eliminating the need for operator intervention.
Candy-coated solution for pharmaceutical fraud
Using a method that Professor Grover has dubbed CandyCode, a coating featuring nonpareils could potentially be applied to pharmaceutical tablets and capsules to prevent the occurrence of pharmaceutical fraud.
Companies to create marking tech for plastic products
The SmartMarker will enable manufacturers to authenticate, identify and sort products using a distinctive identifier composed of small, invisible marker particles incorporated into the product.
Video: Autonomous forklift aims to keep the supply chain running
The autonomous forklift, dubbed Trey, autonomously loads and unloads pallets in warehouse spaces, saving human workers an estimated 80% of their time.
Data depict a recent surge in US traffic fatalities
The increased trend in traffic fatalities recorded in 2020 has continued into 2021.
Team to develop graphite coating for industrial conveyor systems
To reduce the amount of energy wasted by these systems, mechanical engineering professor Min Zou has been awarded a $550,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop coatings to decrease sliding friction.
Wind turbine geared for North America
The onshore wind turbine platform features high-tech two-piece blades for improved logistics and serviceability.
The future of at-home 3D printing
See what companies are innovating to make 3D printing daily necessities a new and exciting reality.