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New oil sludge treatment equipment
GN Solids Control provides a solid bowl decanter centrifuges coupled to a pneumatic driven vacuum pump for oil sludge treatment applications.
Planning for hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis on an industrial scale
An efficient process for methane pyrolysis, a technology that separates methane into gaseous hydrogen and solid carbon, is being advanced for use on an industrial scale.
US gains ground as petroleum products exporter
Changes in U.S. trade patterns for both crude oil and petroleum products have resulted in a steady decrease in U.S. net petroleum imports.
Water fleas may improve speed of water pollution detection
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto have developed a system for detecting water quality changes using water fleas.
Japanese company creates spray-on artificial skin
A Japanese cosmetics manufacturer has developed spray-on artificial skin using fine fiber technology.
High-tech coatings for extreme operating conditions
T/EBC coatings utilize advanced material systems that can be sprayed on to metallic or composite surfaces.
Why skid-builders are turning to robust flow instrumentation for hazardous industrial locations
Fluidwell offers robust, weatherproof flow indicators, totalizers and monitoring systems for a broad range of hazardous area applications.
Microporous membranes to enhance water filtration, energy storage efficiency
The membranes are based on polymers of intrinsic microporosity with structures facilitating the transport of molecules and ions based on size.
Hydraulic explosives compaction presses support America's national defense effort
Both law enforcement and the Department of Defense depend on hydraulic presses to create explosive compacts within their munitions. Savage hydraulic presses provide a safe solution for this dangerous process.
Watch the unveiling of a new battery electric vehicle for European markets
The 400 km-range vehicle will feature a modular battery system with a capacity up to 720 kWh, which can be tailored to match different customers’ needs.
LAPD to use new technology to immobolize criminals
In lieu of handguns and tasers, officers in the Los Angeles Police Department are preparing to test out new crime-fighting technology that entraps a suspect without harming them.
Researchers develop a plastic that hardens when heated, softens when cooled
Researchers from Japan’s Hokkaido University have created a hydrogel that hardens when hot and softens when cold — an unusual feat for polymer-based materials.
Gardner Denver introduces new Thunder 5000 HP Quintuplex pump
The pump is designed for dual fuel gas engines, electric motors, diesel engines and gas turbine direct drives.
An open source library for 3D deep learning research
Kaolin is a 3D deep learning library for PyTorch designed to allow researchers to load, preprocess and manipulate 3D data before it is used to train deep learning algorithms.
This school's gas valve looked to be closed, then it exploded
At the time of the explosion, workers were installing new piping as part of work to relocate gas meters from the basement of the building to the outside.
Traffic planning to reduce NO2 emissions in European cities
Reducing the flow of NOx-emitting traffic by adoption of low emission zones could lower urban NO2 emissions by an average of 40%
Soybeans offer possible plastic film alternative
A professor from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University has designed a biodegradable food wrap plastic alternative from soybeans.
Technology update helps buildings use more, not less, electricity
The technology coordinates building device operations, and is used to control building peak energy use or to respond to utility company requests to change consumption.
WSU researchers discover that grape waste is proven roadway deicer
A team of researchers from Washington State University (WSU) are turning waste from grape skins into a sustainable and environmentally friendly deicer.
Brushless DC motors enable logistics automation solutions
Growing demand for cost-effective and efficient transportation solutions for the logistics sector shines a spotlight on the inherent benefits that BLDC motors provide.