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Going Beyond the Surface of Asphalt Pavement
"Generally asphalt pavement is a fairly local product that is made from the aggregates available in the area," says T. Carter Ross, spokesperson for the National Asphalt Pavement Association.
ICCT Study Finds GHG Emissions from Shipping on the Rise
Carbon dioxide emissions from global shipping (oceangoing vessels, domestic ships and fishing vessels) increased from 910 to 932 million tons during 2013-2015.
Silica Filter Designed to Cut Power Plant Water Use
The filter reduces freshwater requirements at power plants by increasing the number of times cooling tower water can be reused and recycled.
Mitigating Customer Risk With Process Validation
Navigating increasing demand for best practice quality management service.
Removing Ice with a Gust of Wind
A new study examines the role that surface characteristics play in ease of ice removal.
MW Industries Acquired by American Securities
MW Industries announced that MWI was acquired by affiliates of American Securities in partnership with MWI management on September 29, 2017.
SeaWalk Offers Cruise Lines Larger Ships and More Remote Ports of Call
Docks or piers are not always available at the new or deeper ports of call that are increasingly required for larger cruise ships. SeaWalk™ self-propelled floating piers has been deployed at many of these ports as they offer lesser environmental impacts, lower cost, and faster installation time.
Better Organic Solar Cells Made with Microfossils
Fossilized diatoms were incorporated as light traps to increase the power conversion efficiency of polymer solar cells.
Massive Hydroelectric Project Gets a Second Look
A multi-billion-dollar, 1,100 MW hydroelectric power dam with a potential lifespan of 100 years is under scrutiny by utility regulators.
The Water Conservation Benefit of Cool Roof Technology
In addition to reducing the urban heat island effect, cool roofs can also enhance water conservation.
Engineers Claim Breakthrough in Offshore Wind Construction
University of Delaware researchers say that their process could cost up to $1.6 billion less per project than conventional approaches and take half the construction time.
PREPA OKs $300M Puerto Rico Grid Repair Contract
Montana-based Whitefish Energy has been working for PREPA since September 26 to repair and reconstruct electrical transmission infrastructure on the island.
New Ways to Separate Your Methane from Your Carbon Dioxide
A novel type of polymeric membrane is introduced for effective separation of methane and carbon dioxide, essential for the production of natural gas and biogas.
Watch: Human Fertilization Meets 'Star Wars'
Scientists gained new molecular-scale process insight when they used a Star Wars motif to create this engaging video depicting the fight for supremacy among sperm.
Smart Power Electronic Converters May Help Stabilize the Grid
IEEE Fellow Qing-Chang Zhong credits his Chinese heritage and its 5,000 years of cultural history for shaping his view of grid stability.
High-performance Composite Acoustic Lagging
Unique construction combines the superior transmission loss performance of the noise barrier with the high absorption properties of the decoupling, non-combustible glass-wool.
Manufacturing Shift Is Driving Down Energy Intensity
The energy intensity decrease for total manufacturing is mostly the result of a shift of manufacturing output from energy-intensive industries to less energy-intensive industries.
Energy Exports Expand as China, Mexico Buy More
Following the removal of restrictions on exporting U.S. crude oil under the Obama Administration, total volumes of crude oil exports and the number of destinations for those exports both increased.
Modular Class 0.5S (kWh) Three-phase Power Analyzer
Monitor and manage the electrical power to everything from building automation systems, manufacturing cells, facilities or single machines with a modular class 0.5S (kilowatt hour) three-phase power analyzer. The device is capable of sensing instantaneous electrical variables, harmonic distortion and energy generation or consumption.
Coal Can Still Lose Despite Pro-Coal Policies
Pro-natural gas policies at the federal level, along with the goal of expanding both coal and natural gas supplies, would cut gas prices and continue to favor the fuel for electric power generation, new analysis says.