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What can engineers do while social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
Engineers are notoriously solutions-driven. So, what should they do when they encounter a problem that forces them to retreat to their homes?
Power from the Earth: A look at the Geysers
In the Mayacamas Mountains north of San Francisco, naturally occurring steam field reservoirs below the earth's surface are used at the Geysers geothermal power plant to make renewable energy for homes and businesses across Northern California.
Transcritical use of carbon dioxide refrigerant
Environmental regulations have curtailed the use of synthetic refrigerants, which has renewed interest in carbon dioxide as an alternative.
Evoy launches world’s most powerful electric outboard system
The 150 hp prototype Evoy Pro is touted as the most powerful electric outboard on the market.
Chemical boundary engineering yields stronger steel
When applied to plain steels with carbon content of only up to 0.2 wt %, the method yields ultimate strength levels beyond 2.0 gigapascal and ductility exceeding 20%.
Building a nuclear material detector from basic brick
Residual gamma radiation signatures from the common building material signal the presence or removal of nuclear materials from a given location.
DSI for sanitation, sterilization and cleaning-in-place
Among the most important aspects of any food, beverage or pharmaceutical processing operation is the ongoing assurance of sanitary equipment. Effective cleaning is the best defense against product contamination — something to be avoided not only for health and safety reasons, but also for its ability to impact brand perception and raise the specter of lawsuits and product recalls.
Pandemic drone in development for identifying those showing signs of respiratory illness
Researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) are developing a so-called “pandemic drone” to help remotely detect those who demonstrate signs of respiratory infection.
Collaborators develop radar tech for identifying drones
Collaborators from Aalto University in Finland, New York University (NYU) and UCLouvain in Belgium have developed radar technology for better monitoring and identifying drones.
DARPA funding device to regrow muscle in injured soldiers
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is funding the development of a device to induce muscle regrowth in the wounds of soldiers.
Web portal invites PPE donations to combat COVID-19
Universities, laboratories, construction crews and any company in possession of PPE can donate by registering with COVID Med Supply.
Video: Concept images of electric X-57 plane issued by NASA
Images of the all-electric X-57 Maxwell airplane depict aspects of its final Modification IV, or Mod IV, configuration during different flight modes.
Astronaut urine can be used as an unlikely building material for space modules
Researchers from the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology found the astronaut’s urine could be used as a building material for creating space modules for major space agencies on the moon
Study fingers pharma as a prime water polluter
The contributions of drug manufacturing discharges to wastewater treatment plants to the pharmaceutical compound load detected in the Rhine River were examined.
This plastic material is made to be recycled
The plastic can be disassembled into its constituent parts at the molecular level and then repeatedly reassembled into a different shape, texture and color without loss of performance or quality.
Designing solar cells for submerged service
Underwater solar cells have the potential to harvest power at depths up to 50 m in very clear waters with efficiencies of 55% to 65%.
Researchers develop monitoring system for coronavirus patients
A team from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is turning a wireless monitoring device already in development into a tool for tracking the health of coronavirus patients.
The power of air cooling
Harness the power of compressed air cooling to optimize production and extend product life.
HVACR recognized as 'essential' during COVID-19 travel restrictions
As more states and municipalities require residents to shelter in place, "essential status" for the HVACR industry is necessary to keep people safe, healthy and productive.
Quattroflow adds to catalog of pumps
Pump manufacturer Quattroflow, part of PSG, a Dover company, has introduced the QF2500 quaternary diaphragm pump for demanding biopharma applications, including chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), virus filtration, sterile filtration and depth filtration.