HEADLINES ARCHIVE
How Edge Computing Can Benefit Building Owners
A new white paper offers an overview of edge computing technology, and how this technology may enable the development of in-building and on-campus networks that commercial property developers can own, operate, and monetize.
Saudi Arabia May Invest $40B in U.S. Infrastructure
This potential investment would come at a pivotal time for both countries, with President Trump’s push for the revitalization of U.S. infrastructure and the kingdom’s need to diversify as the price of oil drops.
Yellow River Study May Aid Global Erosion Efforts
The Yellow is almost the perfect river, researchers say. That's because its bottom is nearly flat and featureless, which means it can use almost all of its energy for moving sediment.
Stopping Sinkholes in their Tracks
Fujitsu AI technology is being utilized to process huge amounts of radar probe data showing the location of potential sinkholes.
What are Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors?
How do ultrasonic flaw detectors work and why do we test for flaws in materials? Ultrasonic testing is akin to the sonar methods developed in World War II and the Cold War to detect enemy submarines in the ocean. A submarine below the surface could be a considered a void or flaw. Pings from sonobuoys with radio beacons and later underwater transducers were used to detect and target enemy submarines. Ultrasonic flaw detectors detect hidden voids, inclusions or cracks beneath the surface of a material, which make them a powerful tool in assuring the integrity of critical parts, products and structures.
Wind Farm Breaks Ground in Oklahoma
The wind facility is expected to enter into service by the end of 2017, and will be supported by long-term agreements for the sale of power and renewable energy credits.
Southern to Take Over Vogtle Nuclear Project
The shift hinges on rejection of the current engineering, procurement, and construction contract as part of Westinghouse's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Applying Data Science to Better Predict Effect of Weather and Other Conditions on Solar Panels
In an effort to extend the life of solar panels, researchers from Case Western Reserve University and Gebze Technical University (GTU) in Turkey are employing data science to understand what effect weather exposure and other conditions have on the materials that create solar panels.
Improving the Accuracy of X-Ray Measurements
A 20-year long development project can be used for anything from infrastructure to new drug development
Maryland OK's Offshore Wind Farms
The decision enables U.S. Wind, Inc. and Skipjack Offshore Energy, LLC to build 368 megawatts of capacity.
New Mixing Valves with Automatic Scald Protection
AFRISO has rolled out a new line of automatic temperature monitoring thermal mixing valves designed to control hot water in a number of applications.
Tesla Reveals Lower Than Expected Solar Roof Tile Pricing
Tesla has revealed the highly competitive price of its solar roof tiles and has begun taking orders for them. Serving as both solar panels and traditional roofing, the tiles produce energy and protect a building from the elements simultaneously. Yet they are nearly indistinguishable in appearance from conventional roofing.
Smart Windows Reduce Energy Consumption
Smart reflective windows that allow sunlight through during the cold winter months and that act like blinds in the hot summer months could reduce the energy consumption for heating and cooling structures by 12 percent.
Is Your City Energy Efficient? Check the List
America's largest cities are turning to energy efficiency to reduce energy costs for consumers and businesses, according to a report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
Covestro Polycarbonates Keep the Lights on in Industrial Environments
Shat-R-Shield has added a new product to its line of lightweight corrosion resistant LED fixtures – the Incoplas™ LED Hybrid.
How Technology Has Changed the Construction Industry
To say that the construction industry has changed with advances made in technology is an understatement.
New Coating is the Next Level of Rust Resistance
Chemists at Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan have invented a new and simple coating process that colors metals, strengthens performance and saves energy.
High Performance Tangential Fans Penetrate New Markets and Applications
Tangential fans, also referred to as cross-flow fans (CFF), or cross-flow blowers, offer a uniform laminar flow pattern without the use of baffles or vanes.
Distributed Solar PV Set for Commercial Offices
The solar developments will total 5.2 megawatts DC when complete, and will consist of solar carport and rooftop arrays.
Self-healing Roads
We all know that come spring, our paved roads are full of holes, normally due to the winter. Potholes are also produced by heavy rain, high transit, heavy vehicles, and other problems. Every time there is a new hole, we have to rush to fix it by filling it with more asphalt.