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Student, inspired by Vikings, tests eelgrass roofing material
Eelgrass is a type of seagrass common all over the U.K. and Scandinavia that is naturally fireproof, carbon negative, rot-resistant and waterproof after one year.
Sensors could speed up structural evaluations after a big quake
An optical sensor could speed up the time it takes to evaluate whether buildings are safe to occupy shortly after a major earthquake.
Restaurant data helps planners identify hot urban neighborhoods
The MIT researchers say they can predict a neighborhood's daytime and nighttime populations, the number of businesses located in it and the amount of overall spending.
Partners plan $8 billion Gulf Coast petrochemical plant
The partners said they expect a final investment decision in 2021, followed by the award of EPC contracts with targeted startup in 2024.
What is the ideal refrigerant?
Choosing a refrigerant is a balancing act that seeks to maximize a number of competing refrigerant characteristics, including environmental attributes, safety factors and thermodynamic properties.
New research shows development surge for chemical injection pumps
After registering a nearly 4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during 2014 through 2018 and sales closing in on $4 billion in 2018, the market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of nearly 5% through 2029.
Container cargo growth challenges this port's 30-year plan
The Eastern Seaboard's largest port looks to modernize and expand its facilities over the next 30 years.
New hydraulic pump with smart controls delivers higher flow and constant power
Enerpac’s E-Pulse hydraulic pumps maintain constant power while delivering higher flow rates than traditional one-half horsepower pumps.
Researchers detect bridges, structures at risk of collapsing from space
A team of researchers from the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) and the University of Bath have devised an early warning system based on satellite detection of minute movements in bridges and other structures ahead of a possible collapse.
Researchers at EPFL use AI to simplify design of turbochargers for GHP
Jürg Schiffmann is the lead author of "Data-Driven Predesign Tool for Small-Scale Centrifugal Compressor in Refrigeration." The paper surmises a new method of designing microturbocharger technology for geothermal heat pumps (GHP).
Home composed of 600,000+ plastic bottles can withstand 326 mph winds
A Canadian company has recently completed construction of a hurricane-proof home that is composed of over 600,000 plastic water and soda bottles.
Absorption chillers market could grow 4% per year through 2029
The U.S. is expected to account for a maximum share in the global absorption chillers market over the forecast period.
Sensata Technologies announces new white paper on water systems
Sensata Technologies announced a new white paper, "Improving the Efficiency and Reliability of Water Systems with Variable Speed Pumps and Pressure Sensors."
Mega-infrastructure projects tapped for Corps of Engineers pilot program
The pilot program aims to demonstrate the viability of new methods that can reduce the cost and time of project delivery.
This utility is adding significant renewables and energy storage
The projects are expected to enter service by 2023 and are part of the utility's plan to double its renewable generating capacity by that date.
Design failures led to fatal chemical plant accident
The investigation revealed a long chain of failures which resulted in this fatal event, including deferring process improvements that could have prevented a toxic release of industrial gas.
Key considerations for selecting optimal conveyor drive components for bulk material conveyor systems
The severity of an application as determined by factors such as hours of operation, shock loading and cycles are some of the criteria designers must consider when making conveyor drive component choices.
Defective welds pose another setback for this nuclear power plant
Welding defects in a system that directs steam produced in the plant's steam generators to its turbine were detected in March 2018 during a required regulatory inspection.
Saelig introduces new, affordable PCB testing system
The company said PCBite is the answer to continuous probe measurement challenges, by providing a stable, hands-free probe system for accurate PCB investigation.
Construction company develops AI that can predict worksite accidents before they happen
A Boston-based construction company has been developing an AI-based system for predicting construction site injuries.