HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Evolving HVAC Codes Likely to Expand VFD Use
The use of VFDs stands to become a de facto requirement in many situations.
London Hosts 6.3 MW Solar Energy Farm
The project will help Thames Water self-generate 33% of its own power by 2020.
Researchers’ Findings Could Lead to More Durable Concrete
Analysis shows that pores of different sizes play roles in determining concrete’s durability.
3D Printed House and Car Form Energy System
The structure aims to demonstrate the use of bidirectional wireless energy and high-performance materials.
Tidal Energy Array Advances for Northern Ireland Waters
The developers plan to submit a marine license application later in 2016.
Wind Farm Receives Final Go-Ahead
The 1,200 MW Hornsea project could be fully commissioned in 2020.
Equipment in Place to Build Ice Wall at Fukushima Nuclear Plant
The wall would eliminate the need for other physical barriers by turning the soil into a watertight barrier.
Sulfur-Based Concrete for Martian Shelters
The concrete uses a soil simulant created by NASA in place of gravel, and molten sulfur in place of water.
Robot-Mounted 3D Printer Yields Mobile Applications
"Addibots" use a mobile interface to print objects of multiple scales.
EPA: $271b Needed for U.S. Wastewater Infrastructure
Survey finds that $52.4 billion will be required to meet standards for secondary treatment.
Bio-Inspired Self-Cleaning Window Is Developed
The window uses nanostructures that amplify the thermochromic properties of a coating applied to the glass to cut glare, save energy and enable self-cleaning.
Floating Wetland Treats Storm Runoff
The system uses plants to mitigate the impacts of stormwater runoff by drawing excess nutrients and pollutants from the surrounding water.
Conductive Concrete Can Melt Snow on Airport Tarmacs
If the FAA is satisfied with current tests, it will consider integrating the concrete into the tarmac of a major U.S. airport.
Criminal Probe of Brazil Dam Failure
Samarco, Vale and BHP Billiton face potential civil damages of almost $5 billion for social and environmental remediation related to the failure.
Snow Removal Just the Tip of a Storm's Economic Costs
In 2015, it cost New York City $2.5 million an inch to remove snow.
"Underground Battery" Could Store Energy and Carbon Dioxide
Computer models suggest the amount of CO2 that could be stored underground by the system could be at least 4 million tons a year over 30 years.
$36 Billion Sought for California’s Infrastructure
The state’s governor has proposed a $65 fee on all vehicles to help rebuild transportation infrastructure.
China, Saudi Arabia Sign MOU on Nuclear Technology
CNEC is promoting its HTR technology overseas and has signed MOUs with Dubai and South Africa to consider building plants.
The Sherlock Holmes’ of Engineering
Forensic engineers piece together evidence to discover whodunit.
LEGO-Inspired PopUp House
The house is constructed by snapping together sections of insulated wooden blocks, then screwing them in place.