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The new ‘quick cleaning’ FQ pump by MAAG Group provides flexible cleaning capability for demanding processes
MAAG Group recently launched the new ‘quick cleaning’ version of its industrial gear pump series, giving customers a highly flexible pump with superior cleaning capability for stringent chemical processes.
Toxic algae bloom into biocrude
A three-year research project led by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center seeks to recover energy and nutrients from blue-green algal blooms.
Eco-engineered tiles for sea walls encourage sea life to return and thrive on the coast
Marine ecologists from City University in Hong Kong created eco-engineered tiles that can increase the habitat complexity of Hong Kong seawalls.
Worms to consume oil waste
Team to teach worms how to consume oil.
Video: Big battery to store energy as liquid air
One of the largest energy storage projects in Europe is to be completed by 2023 and will bring a 50 MW/250 MWh liquid air energy storage facility to the Manchester, U.K., region.
Finding the solution of direct steam injection (part 2)
DSI heats by injecting steam directly into liquid. The method presents numerous advantages, including instantaneous production of hot water at accurate temperatures and rapid-response adaptation to load changes.
New system can detect gas leaks quickly and autonomously
Team can autonomously detect gas leaks on oil and gas infrastructure.
New ASME subsidiary acquires Techstreet standards management business from Clarivate
The International Society of Interdisciplinary Engineers LLC, a new for-profit subsidiary of ASME, has acquired Techstreet.
Hypersaline water freshens up with new desalination nanocoating
Membranes bearing a hexagonal boron nitride nanocoating improve the efficiency of a solar-powered desalination process.
Watch: Liquid-filled window saves energy
Hydrogel, water and a stabilizing compound are sandwiched between two panes of glass in a structure that can effectively reduce a building's energy consumption.
Watch how iron powder strengthens brewery sustainability
A brewery in the Netherlands has become the first facility worldwide to use iron powder as a substitute for fossil fuels at an industrial scale.
5 tips for implementing an integrated stepper linear actuator system
Stepper motors are commonly used to translate motion from rotary to linear. Selecting the right combination of electrical and mechanical components is complicated by the various options for precision positioning systems.
New Yorker Electronics now supplying advanced aluminum casting alloys from Amfas International
Amfas state-of-the-art casting alloys for high strength and high thermal conduction are designed for electronics applications.
Company builds crawling robot to perform offshore wind turbine inspections
Robot crawls along vertically positioned blades performing inspection functions.
The importance of metrology and QC for auto manufacturing
Over time, machines lose alignment, shift or become less effective, resulting in unwanted differences in the components. This is where meteorology saves the day.
Researchers develop durable 3D-printed plastic material inspired by spider webs
Material inspired by spider webs could protect smartphones, windows.
Access tools, resources and technical information with AWWA membership
AWWA provides access to resources and education to sharpen your skills and advance your career.
Facing the limits of indirect heat exchange (part 1)
There are limits to both types of indirect heat exchangers, however, especially when they are used for applications involving high-temperature fluids or high-pressure steam.
Mobile flood tool launched by USGS
The National Water Dashboard provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts throughout the U.S.
Innovations, industry mergers and growth bringing hope to the rail industry
Although the passenger rail industry has recently seen a decline in usage due to COVID-19, the global pandemic and travel restrictions have not hindered the creation of high-speed rail systems in many areas.