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Freshwater Generator Cuts Power Consumption by Almost 70%
The generator maximizes energy efficiency and capacity-to-footprint ratio by making use of the vessel’s existing seawater cooling system pumps.
The Science of Apple Washing
With fall upon us, it is likely that we will be eating our fair share of apples, and it is even likelier still that those apples haven’t been washed thoroughly enough to remove pesticides.
Whitefish Energy Contract to Be Audited, Puerto Rican Officials Say
Governor Ricardo Rossello's announcement came on October 24 as questions were raised about the deal with Whitefish Energy.
Stove Handle Springs are Keeping You Safe From Burns
Maryland Precision Spring produces more stove handle springs—all made in the United States—than any other manufacturer. They offer over 125 different handle variations.
Darley Added as Aquabotix’s Latest Distributor
Aquabotix today announced the addition of W.S. Darley & Co. as a distributor for Aquabotix in the U.S.
Enel Enters U.S. Mobility Market with Acquisition
Enel plans to use JuiceNet platform's functions in all of its EV charging stations globally.
Ontario Solar Power Assets Sold for $420M
All electricity generated is sold under 20-year FIT contracts with Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator.
PV Solar System to Provide Storm Outage Relief
The system combines a 2,682-panel, 896-kilowatt-dc solar system with 1 megawatt-hour batteries.
The World’s First Testing-Based Verification Tool for Battery Lifetime
Certification body DNV GL has created Battery XT, the first testing-based verification of battery lifetime for lithium-ion batteries.
MIT’s Materials Trifecta: Stronger Concrete, Recycled Plastic, Reduced Emissions
Stronger concrete, waste diversion from landfills, reduced carbon dioxide emissions. MIT undergraduates accomplished all three by reinforcing concrete formulations with plastic flakes.
Norton MilliNium Wheels Roll Bottom-Line Benefits
Norton R & D engineers developed MilliNium™ grinding wheels that provide longer life and material removal rate improvements over existing hot-mill-roll grinding solutions.
How to Tell if You Need PCB Assembly Services
At Screaming Circuits we talk about PCB assembly as being our speciality, but conceptually, it's more of a case of us trying to remove some of your barriers.
Harvesting CO2 to Grow Algae, Store Energy
The harvesting unit is designed to capture 500 g of CO2 from ambient air per day by use of sorbents.
The Evolving Global Landscape for Hazardous Locations Industries
How testing with a recognized HazLoc Certification Body can help you achieve global market export.
Bat Wings May Help Identify Individual Bats
Like human fingerprints, bat wings can be used to reliably identify individual bats, according to a research team from the USDA Forest Service.
Climate Fluctuations Affect Worldwide Wine Production
Global wine production, which has been affected by climate fluctuations, is experiencing a 50-year low according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
Jumping Nanoparticles Improve the Understanding of Friction and Thermal Motion
By monitoring the motion of the nanoparticle over time, the scientists determined the rate at which the nanoparticle hops between the wells for a wide range of friction that can be accurately tuned by adjusting the pressure of the gas around the nanoparticle.
Joint Development to Improve Hurricane Forecast Accuracy
Two government agencies of France and China are developing CFOSAT (China-France Oceanography SATellite) with hopes of using the data to improve hurricane and cyclone forecast accuracy in years to come.
Oxford Economics Predicts Aerospace Industry Will Rebound After Turbulent 2017
The global aerospace market will rebound in 2018 despite weak growth in the U.S. and some emerging markets, according to an October 24 report from Oxford Economics.
Nanotech Heats Up Passive Solar Windows
The nanotechnology-based design uses solar energy to increase window temperature on cold days by up to 8 K (15° F or 9° C).