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Model Mimics Wood Formation for Studying the Production of Lignin in Wood
The model has the potential to speed up the process of engineering and customizing trees for specific uses, like timber, biofuel, pulp, paper and more.
New Valve Operator Operates Steam Valves from 6 Inches to 60 Inches
This valve operator was created for the petro chemical, wastewater and water distribution industries.
New Valve Creates a Pulsating and Jetting Mode in Pumps
Cat Pumps has announced their new Mag-Jet Valve created for jetting and pulsating in pumps.
Opening Up to Smart Valves
A look at smart valves, an industrial internet of things (IIoT) innovation likely to result in significant energy and cost savings.
New Parallel Valve System Stops Valve Popping
A new S-Transfer Parallel Valve System from Leslie Controls has been added to the Leslie Control’s line of valve systems.
New Report Claims Aerosol Valve Demand Will Grow to $3.3 Billion USD by 2022
A new report from the Report Buyer estimates that the global market for aerosol valves will grow from USD 2.71 billion in 2017 to USD 3.30 billion by 2022.
These 10 Corporations Have the Most Solar Installed
The top U.S. corporate users added 325 MW of installed solar capacity in 2017, an increase of 43 percent over 2015.
Team Develops Sensor Array Capable of Locating Humans Trapped in Rubble
An international team of scientists has developed a portable, lightweight and inexpensive sensor that can be used by first responders to search for survivors, who may be possibly covered in the rubble of a building collapse brought on by a natural disaster like an earthquake or another disaster such as a bombing.
Bayonne Bridge Raising Nets Engineering Team an Award
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the HDR/WSP USA joint venture design team raises the Bayonne Bridge by 64 feet to allow mega-ships to pass below.
Design Team Introduces 'Standing Seats' for Budget Flights
In a bid to fit even more people onto budget flights, Italian aviation designer Avioninteriors has revealed its design for the Skyrider 2.0 -- airplane seats that would have passengers perch rather than sit.
Old Tappan Zee Bridge to Get New Life
The recently shuttered Tappan Zee Bridge, which spans the Hudson River north of New York City, is about to get a second life as material used in the construction of six artificial reefs all off of the coast of New York's Long Island.
With Nuke Licenses in Hand a Utility Asks, Now What?
Florida Power & Light will review challenges involving the AP1000 reactor before making its decision on two new nuclear reactors.
A Production Path to Lower Cost BIPV Modules
New customized production line concepts can reduce fabrication costs by 35 percent relative to conventional manufacturing routes.
Sinking Tower Could Get a Pricey Fix
Engineers are proposing boring up to 300 steel and concrete micropiles down to bedrock to help stabilize a 58-story San Francisco tower.
Federal Funds Are Awarded for Infrastructure Repairs
More than a fourth of the total amount will be used to repair damage in Florida, Puerto Rico and Texas caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
This State Just Ordered 83 Unsafe Bridges to Be Closed
The bridges will remain closed until they are in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and standards.
Making Concrete Stronger with Wood Waste
By mixing biochar from sawdust with cement, concrete constructions can be made 20 percent stronger and 50 percent more watertight.
Method Joins Steel and Aluminum Together for Lighter and More Fuel-efficient Military Vehicles
A new process called "friction stir dovetailing" has the ability to join thick plates of aluminum to steel.
Wetland Losses Are Outpacing Land Building in Mississippi Delta
Over the past century, the rate of land loss in coastal Louisiana has averaged 15 to 20 square miles per year, reversing centuries of land growth.
Airbus to Put Beds in Passsenger Plane Cargo Holds By 2020
More Airbus passengers will be able to experience first-class luxury, with a twist, when it introduces passenger beds located in passenger-jet cargo holds.