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Pre-tuned UV Light Source for NOx Measurements
A plug-and-play module with an integrated Electrodeless Discharge Lamp (EDL) and a corresponding power supply is designed for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) using Ultraviolet Resonance Absorption Spectroscopy (UV-RAS).
Seeing the Doctor...Online
Inspired by a recent Pew Research Center study that determined six out of 10 Americans sought medical information online in 2013, researchers conducted a study to evaluate the quality of the health information available online.
New Police Cars Include Technology That Can Change Traffic Lights
The Philadelphia Police Department is set to receive a brand-new fleet of patrol vehicles outfitted with one exceptionally unique feature: technology that can change a traffic light from red to green.
Increase Load Carrying Capacity of Soil with Enviro-Mat
Mixing cement and Enviro-Mat additive with the soil on-site creates a strong and durable stabilization that increases capacity up to 50 tons per square meter.
Singapore Imposing Freeze on Number of Cars on Its Roads
Singapore recently announced that it will simultaneously halt the number of private vehicles on its roads and expand its public transportation system.
New Hybrid 48-Volt Battery From Bosch
Similar to the Bosch e-axle, the battery is standardized for easy integration into new vehicle models.
Economical Board-mount DC-DC Converters
XP Power's 15-watt and 20-watt DC-DC modules target cost-sensitive applications. The compact modules are available in an industry-standard format with an ultra-wide 4:1 input voltage range, an extended operating temperature range of -40 to 100° C, and boast up to 90 percent efficiency.
3D Printing Enables a New Look Into the Gut
A new, 3D-printed model of the small intestine simulates living conditions that previous models failed to achieve.
Venture to Develop Smart Medical Patch
The patch offers a simple way for patients to administer and monitor medicine intake.
Scottish Tidal Energy Project Set Generation Record in August
In August 2017, two installed turbines of the MeyGen project in Pentland Firth generated 700 megawatt hours of electricity, enough to power about 2,000 homes.
New Pollution Tax Takes Effect in London
Beginning Monday, drivers of all diesel and petrol vehicles registered before the Euro 4 emissions standards were introduced will be subject to an extra daily fee for driving through central London during the workweek.
Hyliion Launches 6X4HE Electric Hybrid Product for Class 8 Trucks
Electrification instantly turns long haul trucks into electric hybrids with up to 30 percent fuel and emissions savings.
Now Online: Stephen Hawking’s Ph.D Thesis
The document, Properties of expanding universes, has been made accessible to anyone via the University of Cambridge’s open access repository, Apollo.
Informational Video May Help Curb Gambling Addiction
Researchers from the University of Waterloo are hoping a video will help prevent people from developing gambling addictions—particularly to slot machines.
Watch: Google Earth for the Brain
This week's Engineering360 news brief focuses on biomedical engineering. Read about Google Earth for the brain, cells finding a new purpose, and bacteria under stress.
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.