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These Hydro Dams Could Fall Under $400M Proposal
Copco 1 dam. Credit: Molly Peterson/KQEDWatch the World's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
The Duke Electric Vehicles Team and Maxwell. Source: Duke UniversityAs Economics Improve, Solar Shines in Rural America
Sheep help with vegetation management under solar panels in Eau Claire, Wis. Credit: NRECAA Battery Breakthrough of Biblical Proportions
This flow battery uses a new organic molecule that outlives and outperforms its predecessors, offering the longest-lasting high-performance organic flow battery to date. Source: Eliza Grinnell/SEAS Communications
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Bacteria Provide the Power for a Paper Battery
The low-cost battery powered by bacteria could be easily incorporated into single-use devices for medical diagnostics.
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Oil Exports from This Port Are Showing Rapid Growth
In April 2018, crude oil exports from the port surpassed imports by 15,000 barrels per day. By May, the difference had risen to 470,000 b/d.
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Global Electrolyzer Sales Reach 100 MW per Year in 2017
Global sales of electrolyzers in 2017 were estimated to be 100 MW per year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
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Economic, Environmental Benefits of Natural Refrigerants in Geothermal Heat Pumps
Geothermal heat pumps operating with natural refrigerants offer scope for avoiding use of ozone layer-depleting chemicals and reducing operating costs.
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Rolls-Royce Launches Battery System for Ships
The liquid-cooled battery system features a modular design that enables the product to scale according to energy and power requirements.
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Pumped Hydro Storage Project Is Approved in Alberta
Preliminary designs indicated that the power plant would consist of three 25 MW Pelton turbines. The pump house would consist of four 16 MW three-stage horizontal axis pumps.
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Carbon Intensities Decline for U.S. Industrial and Electric Power Sectors
The transportation sector produced the most, and industrial sector the least, carbon dioxide/unit of primary energy consumed in 2016.
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Aerospace and Defense Aerospace and Defense
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Richest Star Map Ever of the Milky Way Plots Data on Over a Billion Stars
The grand celestial library – based on observations by the Gaia satellite – is expected to shed light on the secrets of our galaxy.
Automotive Automotive
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Watch the World's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
Guinesss World Records has confirmed that a hydrogen fuel cell car engineered at Duke University is the most fuel-efficient vehicle ever operated.
Building and Construction Building and Construction
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These 6 Steps Could Protect Against Future Hurricane Flooding
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on Aug. 25, 2017, and impacted more than 40 counties. Now, civil engineers are urging action to help the state protect itself from future floods.
Consumer Consumer
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Hot Enough for You? How Air Conditioning Use Varies Across the U.S.
Air-conditioning costs ranged from an average of $525 in the hot-humid region in the Southeast to about $60 in the temperate marine region along the West Coast.
Electronics Electronics
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Under Pressure: Engineers Face Larger Workloads, Tighter Deadlines
Technological advances are changing the work environment for engineers, according to a new survey.
Environmental, Health and Safety Environmental, Health and Safety
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These 6 Steps Could Protect Against Future Hurricane Flooding
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on Aug. 25, 2017, and impacted more than 40 counties. Now, civil engineers are urging action to help the state protect itself from future floods.
Food and Beverage Food and Beverage
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How Industrial Gases Help Keep Food Fresh
Food-grade industrial gases are an effective and natural alternative that can be used to extend product shelf-life and reduce waste while the market shifts away from preservative-laden foods like processed meat and dairy products.
Life Sciences Life Sciences
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How Package Engineers Keep Medical Devices Sterile
It is the first line of defense, although it is often an afterthought when it comes to medical device package design. In order to ensure devices are sterile, packaging considerations have become a science of their own.
Maritime Maritime
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7 Types of Mechanical Engineering Degrees
In this first article in our series on engineering degrees, we focus on the many types of mechanical engineering.
Materials and Chemicals Materials and Chemicals
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3D-Printed Concrete 'Lotus House' Explores Sustainable Methods of Construction
Washington University in St. Louis looks to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, waste and material usage of traditional construction methods.
Supply Chain Supply Chain
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Coal Transport Declined in 2017, Continuing a Trend
Last year was the fourth consecutive year that U.S. coal consumption and coal shipments by all transport modes declined.