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Ironmaking 101 – From Ore to Iron with Smelting and Direct Iron Reduction
While the blast furnace remains an important tool for ironmaking, newer technologies such as smelting and direct iron reduction are available to produce iron with minimal byproduct generation and slag-free hot metal. Smelting reduction and direct iron reduction can reduce energy input, lower greenhouse gas emissions and minimize slag byproduct generation, resulting in overall cost, productivity and life cycle enhancements.
Video: This Ultra-Thin Concrete Is Set for First Use
Thanks to the technology and an adaptive solar façade, the residential unit is expected to generate more energy than it consumes.
Swiss Team Wins Solar Decathlon
The team also took first place in the engineering competition with a perfect score of 100 points.
How Much Money Does an Industrial Engineer Really Make?
Industrial engineering is an ever-growing field, but just how much does an industrial engineer make?
Enormous Energy Potential in Open Ocean Wind Farms
Researchers from the Carnegie Institution for Science believe that future open ocean wind farms will be able to generate over five times the energy than land-based wind farms, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Solar Decathlon Tests Creative College Teams
Teams from the U.S., the Netherlands and Switzerland are in Denver where full-scale houses are on display that combine solar power, innovative architecture and high energy efficiency. $300,000 in prize money is at stake.
Quick Quiz: Can You Identify These Health and Safety Signs?
Safety signs appear anywhere a hazard or danger is present that cannot be avoided. They display information about safety or health. You may see them every day, but do you pay attention to them or, more importantly, do you know what they mean?
PREPA Taps Whitefish Energy for Puerto Rico Grid Rebuild
Whitefish has previously worked on the island and is familiar with PREPA’s facilities. The company has begun to marshal trucks, equipment and crews for the restoration effort.
Ceiling-Mounted Double Skin System is a New Energy-Saving Glass Structure
The double skin system is under development as an energy-saving solution for car dealership showrooms and office buildings.
Study Investigates Contaminants in Drinking Water
Brazilian and American scientists have joined forces to compare water and sewage treatment systems to reveal what emerging contaminants are appearing in those environments.
U.S. and Mexico Expand Colorado River Pact
The nine-year deal expands a 1944 water treaty and would result in the United States spending $31.5 million on conservation efforts in Mexico.
Timber Buildings Get a Boost from New Facility
A manufacturing facility may help to scale production of CLT in the U.S. so that the material can be more broadly adopted across the construction industry.
Kiewit Wins Hawaii Ports Contract
The state’s Harbors Modernization Plan (HMP) features a new 84-acre container yard and 1,800 linear feet of new berthing space.
Optical Illusion Deters Speeding Motorists in Iceland
Ísafjörður, a small fishing village in Iceland, has an ingenious way to force motorists to slow down.
Building Stronger Concrete with Sustainable Materials to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MIT studied individual concrete atoms and built a computer model to see how additives could be used to strengthen the material
Ancient Mystery Solved: Moving Stone to the Great Pyramid of Giza
A recently discovered diary has provided insight into the 4,000-year-old Egyptian infrastructure that produced the Great Pyramid of Giza.
'Snakebot' Deployed for Urban Search and Rescue
Following last week's earthquake in Mexico City, a snake-like robot entered a collapsed apartment building for its first real-world test as an urban search-and-rescue tool.
Abandoned Air Raid Shelter Now Home to Urban Farm
A London underground air raid shelter, originally constructed to protect up to 8,000 people from World War II bombings, is finding new life as an urban farm.
Barcelona Attacks Highlight the Need for More Bollards and Terrorist Countermeasures
The terrorist attacks in Barcelona and nearby Cambrils on August 17, 2017, killed 16 people and left 136 pedestrians injured. What are the simplest, most effective and low-cost countermeasures to stop terrorism’s current weapons of choice, vehicles?
Most Common Building Thermal Insulation Materials on the Market Today
Homeowners and builders have several options available to them when deciding on which thermal insulating material to use for your home, commercial or industrial application. Thermal insulation is critical to reduce energy costs and keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.