HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Nitrogen, Phosphorus from Fertilizers and Pet Waste Polluting Urban Water
Research from the University of Minnesota points to lawn fertilizers and pet waste as the dominant sources of nitrogen and phosphorus pollutants in seven sub-watersheds of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
LNG Milestone as Ship Sails from Gulf Coast Terminal
A decade ago, it seemed virtually certain that the U.S. would need to begin importing large volumes of natural gas to meet domestic demand.Hydraulic fracturing changed that calculus.
Five Reasons to Become a Civil Engineer
Civil engineering appeals to engineers that want to work on projects with high visibility in a community. They work closely with developers and local jurisdictions as well as a team of engineers, and enjoy working as part of a group.
Reusable Carbon Nanotubes Could be the Water Filter of the Future
A new class of carbon nanotubes could be the next-generation clean-up crew for toxic sludge and contaminated water, say researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology.
What Do Industrial Engineers Do?
IEs are responsible for optimizing complex systems and eliminating waste from those systems. As a result, they play an important role in streamlining the use of time, materials, machinery and employees to generate the most value for their companies.
What Can You Do with a Mechanical Engineering Degree?
Curious, creative engineers often gravitate toward mechanical engineering because they want to apply their math skills to solving problems and figuring out how things work
Water Filter From Wood Offers Portable, Eco-friendly Purification in Emergencies
A bacteria-trapping material developed from wood, by researchers KTH Royal Institute of Technology, is now being tested for use as a water purification filter. The aim is to use it in places where there is no infrastructure or clean water supply.
Preventing Lead Spread
A team of engineers at Washington University in St. Louis has developed a new way to model and track where lead particles might be transported during the partial-replacement process, in an effort to keep the water supply safer.
“Super Sponge” Promises Effective Toxic Clean-Up of Lakes and More
Mercury is very toxic and can cause long-term health damage, but removing it from water is challenging. This "super sponge" promises easier clean up.
Next-Gen Steel Under the Microscope
Next-generation steel and metal alloys are a step closer to reality, thanks to an international research project. The work could overcome the problem of hydrogen alloy embrittlement that has led to catastrophic failures in major engineering and building projects.
Reusable Sponge Soaks Up Oil, Could Revolutionize Oil Spill and Diesel Cleanup
When the Deepwater Horizon drilling pipe blew out seven years ago, beginning the worst oil spill in U.S. history, those in charge of the recovery discovered a new wrinkle: the millions of gallons of oil bubbling from the sea floor weren’t all collecting on the surface where it could be skimmed or burned. Some of it was forming a plume and drifting through the ocean under the surface.
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.
Wastewater Systems for Tugboat Use
ACO Marine delivered three of its Clarimar wastewater treatment units to Ukraine-based Nibulon Shipbuilding and Repair Yard.
New Gas Turbines for Oil and Gas Service
GE Oil & Gas has expanded its gas turbine portfolio with the addition of an aeroderivative gas engine and a heavy-duty gas turbine for the oil and gas sector.
Open Source Marine Energy Design Tool
The software package identifies optimal layouts, specific components, and logistics procedures for selected wave or tidal energy converters/locations.
Ferry to Become Wind Hybrid Ship
The 57,565 GT M/S Viking Grace will be equipped with one medium-sized Norsepower Rotor Sail unit that is 24 m in height and 4 m in diameter.
Underwater Robots That Mimic Ocean Life
The instruments are equipped with temperature and other sensors to measure the surrounding ocean conditions while the robots "swim" up and down to maintain a constant depth by adjusting their buoyancy.
Hydraulic Crane Heads to ABP Port of Garston
The Mantsinen 200M can discharge vessels of more than 7,000dwt.
Robots to Colonize Venice Lagoon
Robots would not only carry out operations for which they are programmed, but develop social skills and learn how to communicate and interact with other robots and the surrounding environment.
Swarming Boats Carry Out Test Mission Autonomously
Using a combination of software, radar and sensors, a “swarm” of rigid-hull inflatable boats and other small vessels collectively performed patrol missions autonomously.