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Mitsubishi Supplies HVAC for Morocco Theater
The HVAC system includes Climaveneta high efficiency units: two multi-purpose heat pumps NECS-Q/B 3218 and one air-cooled chiller NECS/B 3218.
Northeast to See Surge of Natural Gas Pipeline Build
Producers in the Marcellus Shale region are eager for the pipelines because they have been hurt by low prices in areas of inadequate pipeline infrastructure.
Is Europe Ready for the Smart Buildings Revolution?
A report says most countries show little progress in opening the market to demand response or in encouraging the penetration of energy storage capacity in buildings.
Ultrasonic Energy Bolsters Solid-State Weld Process
NASA’s Ultrasonic Stir Welding technology improves current thermal stir welding processes by adding high-power ultrasonic energy at 20 kHz frequency.
Remediate Surfaces Coated with PCB-Laden Paint
Solvent technology from NASA extracts PCBs from painted surfaces and converts them into benign byproducts without generating secondary waste streams.
A Dam Good Approach to Transformer Oil Containment
Smart fabric technology was used to construct a secondary oil containment system on the tailrace deck of the Big Bend Dam.
GE to Deploy IoT Sensor Platform in San Diego
San Diego will collect real-time sensor data across the city that can be used to develop applications that may benefit the community. The open data platform offers potential opportunities to increase safety, optimize municipal systems, and create real-time environmental awareness.
Daimler to Build Passenger Cars in Russia
Daimler says it plans to invest more than $260 million on the facility. The first cars are due to leave the assembly line in 2019.
Bechtel Awarded Saudi Infrastructure Oversight Contract
The Saudi Arabia government awarded Bechtel a contract to support the country's National Project Management Office and $1 trillion in expected project spending.
Ease Your Muscle Strain When Hammering
A shock-absorbing hammer may reduce arm muscle strain and consequently reduce the risk of tennis elbow for users.
Proper Instrumentation Keeps MEWPs Safely 'On the Level'
New safety standards are expected to come into effect in early 2017, and manufacturers and users of MEWPs are looking at the types of sensors that will be needed to conform to the standards.
Lighten the Load and Save Energy
How can commercial office buildings be made more energy-efficient? The answer starts with reducing loads.
Highest Dam in the U.S. Faces Threat
Residents below the Oroville Dam in California were ordered to evacuate after a hole developed in the dam's spillway during a water release. See photos and learn about the dam and its hydroelectric station.
How Engineers Can Adapt Infrastructure Design for a Changing Climate
A primary challenge to the engineering community is developing strategies for the uncertainty that comes with projecting future climate conditions.
Repairing Potholes for the Long-Term
A pothole repair technology based on infrared heating could save local UK authorities £3.5bn in 2019 by making repairs cheaper and longer-lasting.
HERO Program Expands to Florida Efficiency Market
Products installed using HERO financing must carry a high government efficiency rating, such as those in the ENERGY STAR program.
Mimicking Nature’s Cellular Architectures via 3-D Printing
The approach could be used to fabricate lightweight structural materials, thermal insulation or tissue scaffolds.
A Vertical Solar Wall Grows in the Bronx
A 37 kW photovoltaic system integrated into the south-facing wall will offset a New York City building’s energy use by 10% over the next 25 years.
Toolkit to Aid in Design of Reconfigurable Metamaterials
A toolkit to aid in design of reconfigurable metamaterials provides smart strategies for exploring design possibilities.
Modeling Tools Help Optimize Bus Routes
The debut of wireless charging buses in Stockholm, Sweden included introduction of a model to propose optimal locations for installing chargers on the bus network.