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Real-time Monitoring Tracks, Prevents Algal Blooms
A nitrate sensor is integrated with a solar-powered system for monitoring and controlling algal blooms.
Scientists Develop New Approach for More Stable Power Generation
Like an island, microgrids are isolated pods of power generation linking to the main power grid. If there is an interruption of power from the main grid, the microgrid can disconnect and continue to supply power locally.
Scientists Develop Algorithm That Could Create More Reliable Wind Power
A team of scientists from University of Connecticut and ABB Inc. has developed a new two-prong approach that ensures wind power won’t die down as a renewable energy source.
Fermilab Kicks Off Muon g-2 Project
On May 31, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory near Chicago kicked off its Muon g-2 experiment. The three-year experiment looks to explore the interactions of muons—short-lived, unstable subatomic particles similar to electrons—under a strong magnetic field.
Microchip Improves Circulating Tumor Cell Diagnostics
The array has approximately 200,000 holes with a slight negative air pressure to hold the cells in place, allowing a relatively large sample to be assayed.
Drone Traffic on the Rise in Canada
With drone traffic on the rise in Canadian airspace, so too are the number of drone incidents being reported in recent years, sparking safety concerns.
Port of Rotterdam Adopts Big Data Tool for Shipping
CargoSmart is helping the port digitize its business and connect its ecosystem of shippers, transportation providers, and depots.
Decomposing Leaves an Unexpected Source of Greenhouse Gases
Researchers from Michigan State University have discovered an unexpected source of nitrous oxide (a greenhouse gas more powerful than carbon dioxide) in the residue of decomposing leaves in soil.
Facility to Provide Wind Testing for Cold Climates
Sited in Sweden, the center will offer full-scale testing, research, verification, and certification of new generations of wind turbines and subsystems in cold climates.
First J-series Gas Turbine in Americas Fires Up
The 495 megawatt combined cycle natural gas facility replaces an older, coal-fired facility on the same site.
Parker Releases High Flow Proportional Valve VSO MAX HP model 4
The Precision Fluidics Division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced the VSO MAX HP, the newest model to its line of miniature high pressure high flow proportional valve series.
Advanced Roller Chains Extend Operating Life in Tough Operating Conditions
Roller chains have long been relied upon to deliver long lasting performance despite demanding applications. New advancements in technology now allow even longer life and higher performance even in some of the most difficult applications.
Scroll Compressors For Use With R1234 Refrigerants
The new CSH series, which is based on the proven design elements of the innovative BITZER compact screw, is certified to use some of the most up-to-date and environmentally friendly refrigerants.
Silver Bullion Produced with E-scrap
Ground-up computer circuit boards are finding a new and valuable life as components in silver bullion production.
Kansas Utility to Close 900 MW of Coal Capacity
We have cleaner ways to generate the energy our customers need, says the President and CEO of Great Plains Energy and KCP&L.
VTOL UAS to Soar on Hydrogen Power
The craft under development by Wirth Research for long-endurance missions will have vertical take off and landing capability.
Air Pollution Varies Street by Street, Not City by City
Working in conjunction to measure air pollution changes occurring from street to street in the same city, the Environmental Defense Fund, Google Earth Outreach and researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have equipped a Google Street View car with environmental monitoring tools from Aclima.
Summer Electric Reserve Margins Look OK, NERC Says
Anticipated reserve margins range from slightly less than 15% in New England to almost 29% in New York.
Advancing Wastewater Management with Lower CAPEX and OPEX
Successful diffusion of advanced wastewater management technologies depends on a reduction in CAPEX and OPEX.
Gas and Renewables Win as Korea Eyes Pivot from Coal and Nukes
South Korea's liquefied natural gas imports could increase by more than 50% by 2030, while coal imports could peak as early as 2018.