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AEP to Pilot AMI Monitoring System
Vencore Labs will deliver an infrastructure monitoring technology for smart grid field networks in two operating companies within AEP.
Portable Water Filters Will Change the Way You Drink Water
Portable water filters are popular devices that upgrade the quality of your water wherever you go.
South Carolina Governor Looks for Options to Keep Nuke Project Alive
One option could be selling Santee Cooper, the state-owned utility that partnered with SCANA to build the two reactors at the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Generating Station.
Concrete Corrosion May Be Underdetected in Critical Structures
Corrosive chloride concentration was far more apparent in smaller samples and subject to larger fluctuations than in larger specimens, researchers at ETH Zurich say.
Service Milestone for Transuranic Waste Supercompactor
The supercompactor system operating as part of the DOE Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project has achieved 100,000 hours of operation.
Renault Boosts Iran Presence with JV Agreement
The proposed joint venture company, with Renault as majority shareholder, will include an engineering and purchasing center to support the local supply chain.
Selective Conversion of CO2 to Multi-Carbon Fuels
Researchers are paving a new path to the production of multi-carbon liquid transportation fuels by use of solar energy, water and carbon dioxide.
Coal Firms Get a Break as Interior Swaps Royalty Rules
The rules cover royalties paid by energy companies for coal and other minerals produced on federal and tribal lands.
Faraday Future Inks Deal for California Car Plant
The company says it shifted its manufacturing focus to a turn-key facility to achieve a faster path to production.
Are You a Green Champion on Energy Issues?
SGCC's "Spotlight on Millennials" report provides guidance to energy industry stakeholders on what they think of electricity providers, what their attitudes are on energy topics and how they engage with electricity providers.
Smart Windows to Block Light and Heat
Researchers from Princeton University have developed a smart window system that will change its tint to block unwanted light or heat.
Proximity Sensor for Critical Aircraft Systems
The proximity sensors can be designed into a range of aircraft systems such as thrust reverser actuation systems, flight controls, aircraft doors, cargo loading systems, evacuation slide locks and landing gear.
Computer Program Identifies Depressed Persons from Social Media Images
The computer program, which is described in the journal EPJ Data Science, can identify people suffering from depression using their social media images with a 70 percent rate of accuracy, according to researchers.
3D Surface-microporous Graphene Created Using Carbon Dioxide
Tiny dents in the surface of the material greatly enhance the technology as a potential supercapacitor
LogiTrack™ Automated Electrified Monorail from ATS Automation
The LogiTrackTM automated electrified monorail (AEM) from ATS Automation is a world-class conveyance system ideal for moving heavy products. LogiTrack AEM features modular components for flexible system layouts and operating modes to fit any process and can be easily expanded without a major shutdown.
The Role of Abrasives in Woodworking
Coated abrasives such sand paper sheets, abrasive discs, sanding belts, wide belts and abrasive drum covers dimension and finish a wide variety of wood products. Grit ranges employed in woodworking can vary from coarse (low grit sizes) to very fine (high grit sizes). Depending on the specific applications, aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, alumina-zirconia (NorZon®) and ceramic abrasives on paper, film, fibre or cloth backings have a role in woodworking.
Triangulation and Light Barriers—The Basics
Triangulation sensors are used in many applications effectively, providing for rapid measurement at a low cost.
New Designs in EGR Coolers for Commercial Vehicles
The new EGR systems withstand thermal fatigue, deliver enhanced coolant distribution for durable performance and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.
Corrosion to Blame for Fatal Ohio State Fair Accident: Company
Excessive corrosion on the interior of the gondola support beam dangerously reduced the beam's wall thickness over the years, KMG says.
How the Solar Eclipse Will Impact U.S. Power Production
Solar-powered generators centered in the path of totality will be affected the most, as the moon's shadow blocks all direct sunlight for up to three minutes.