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The cost drivers of nuclear power in the US
The costs of producing electricity from nuclear power plants in the U.S. are declining at a time when some of these facilities are being shuttered.
Tapflo launches the new range of filter press pumps
The pumps transfer large quantities of liquid into the empty press and small quantities at high pressure when the filter press is filled.
Understanding variable frequency drives and applications
VFDs are widely used in applications that range from small appliances to large compressors.
Hunter Fan acquires Jan Fan to create 'one-stop shop'
Jan Fan’s high-quality, energy-efficient products will complement Hunter’s existing line of industrial high-volume low-speed and commercial ceiling fans.
Industry 4.0 for industrial part suppliers
The potential for IoT to transform the industrial environment is far greater than the home.
Shining some sunlight on plastics degradation
A route for considerably shortening the decomposition time of polystyrene from millennia to decades has been demonstrated.
Friction stir welding of aluminum alloys – Part 1
Friction stir welding eliminates the defects commonly generated during fusion welding of aluminum alloys, such as liquation cracking, solidification cracking and gas-induced porosity.
Ethical decisions and responsibility, from design through production
An analysis of engineering failures shows that even small decisions by lone individuals, at any point in the product lifecycle, could lead to dangerous conditions.
NASA's first all-female spacewalk will finally happen
Some may recall the all-female space walk that was scheduled to happen in March. Then, due to spacesuit availability issues it never occurred. But now it finally will.
Pentair releases new commercial pumps with enhanced efficiencies
The pumps feature high working pressure thresholds and energy efficiencies for HVAC applications.
Distillery offering biodegradable seaweed-encased whisky shot capsules
Whisky-maker Glenlivet has partnered with sustainable packaging startup Notpla to create biodegradable and edible capsules of whisky.
Can California achieve its carbon economy targets?
The state will meet its 2030 greenhouse gas emission targets more than three decades late without average annual emission reductions of 4.51%.
Robots will repair faulty welds at this nuclear power plant
The repair pushes back the date of fuel loading at Flamanville Unit 3 to the end 2022 and raises the construction cost estimate by roughly $1.65 billion.
Criminal expert hopes to deploy drone detective
A criminal expert from the Federal Police of Brazil is developing a new drone that may one day conduct crime scene investigations.
Regular maintenance and wiring inspection are crucial for VFD health and longevity
A regular maintenance schedule is important to keep a variable frequency drive (VFD) operating efficiently and effectively.
Report offers details into gas pipeline failure and blast
The rupture released about 66 million cubic feet of natural gas, which ignited, resulting in the death of one person, the hospitalization of six people and the evacuation of 75 residents from a nearby mobile home park.
GenCell’s IoT Remote Manager aims to optimize operational intelligence
The enhanced GenCell IoT Remote Manager platform offers a powerful and flexible environment for developing and managing advanced IoT and M2M applications to enable constant automated monitoring and to effectively track and manage complex and dispersed power infrastructures.
Airborne pathogens no match for graphene filter
A self-cleaning air filter composed of laser-induced graphene can combat hospital-acquired infections caused by airborne pathogens.
How does a pressure-compensated flow control valve work?
Pressure-compensated flow control valves are designed to provide a constant volume flow rate independent of the pressure drop across the valve.
Lithium-ion battery developers earn Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019
Developers of a device that powers portable electronics and electronic vehicles and facilitates the storage of renewable energy have been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry.