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Video: Web tool weighs the merits of geothermal heat pumps
A new module simulates the economic and energy efficiency impacts of converting conventional heating and cooling systems to geothermal heat pumps.
Transport fleet transitions to lower GWP refrigerant
The transport refrigeration brand of Trane Technologies plans to transition to a lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant as standard in its truck and trailer units.
Scoreboard ranks US electric sector competition by state
Each state is scored based on 10 different factors related to a wide range of issues to determine competitiveness, including the existence of wholesale and retail electricity markets.
The smart grid and cybersecurity issues
New cybersecurity concerns, particularly in the areas of smart grid privacy and connection, are emerging. Intelligent solutions are on the way.
IEA Report: Coal-based power production projected to increase
After falling in 2019 and 2020, global power generation from coal is expected to grow 9% in 2021 to an all-time high of 10,350 terawatt-hours.
Custom building manufacturer improves efficiency with modular fixturing system
Hostetler called on Fronius to help with the conversion from SMAW to gas metal arc welding.
Novel friction stir technology for lightweight bridge construction
Researchers have been developing multiple types of composites with an aluminum matrix to increase stiffness and enhance the mechanical properties of structures.
Adhesives and automation: New solutions for the future
Adhesive bonding technology has many benefits over traditional mechanical fastening.
Hyundai plans US micro nuclear reactor facility
The MMR energy system consists of a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor, which is considered safer, cleaner and more cost-effective.
Video: Fusion records keep falling — Plasma reaction sustained for 17 minutes
This experimental tokamak recently maintained operation at 70 million° C for 1,056 seconds, the longest duration achieved for a high-temperature plasma.
Upgrading a thread rolling machine with specific modifications
Overhauling of industrial threading machines can be a complex and lengthy endeavor, but for most companies, the tooling changeover benefits far exceed the time costs involved in the process.
Solar still/heater speeds potable water production
Use of a rotating cylinder operated by a solar-powered DC motor increases the volume of freshwater production.
New polymer membranes pull lithium from water
The selective polymeric membranes provide precise separation of lithium over other ions, enhancing its extraction from brines, water and wastewater.
Students invited to compete for the AlgaePrize
Student teams will compete for a total of $130,000 in prize awards.
Water utilities to show their nutrient release reduction smarts
The NutrientSmart program will help reduce nutrient loadings in waterways and recognize the water utilities that are leaders and innovators.
HVAC nanocoating promises to halt viral transmissions of COVID-19 and variants
Capture Coating rejects liquid-based contagions like SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, its associated variants, influenzas and rhinoviruses.
IIot-based smart factory first of its kind
Lockheed Martin’s Lufkin facility is making strides in smart manufacturing after announcing they, along with Aegis Software, have connected key SMT machines using the IPC-CFX standard.
US nuclear plant now operating with Framatome’s accident tolerant fuel assembly
The fuel assembly is intended to improve tolerance to changes in the reactor core and is expected to reduce corrosion and hydrogen production under high-temperature conditions.
Recycled cathode components improve battery performance
Lithium-ion batteries with recycled cathodes can outperform those incorporating virgin materials.
Anti-corrosive coating developed for steel used in maritime applications
The researchers added silicon (Si) and magnesium (Mg) to the steel, thereby forming an alloyed coating.