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Video: Project Wing Just Took a Major Step Toward Successful Drone Delivery
Google‘s Project Wing, a drone and automated aircraft delivery service that is quickly jumping over all the hurdles. This week, the drones successfully passed tests by the FAA and NASA for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
The Genetics of Sustainable Power Generation
An algorithm derived from biology may help with the challenge of integrating intermittently-generated power into the electrical grid.
Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cell Demonstrates Stability
A hybrid 2D/3D perovskite solar cell has operated for over a year without loss of performance.
Offshore Wind Turbines May Not Be Able to Withstand Category-5 Winds
Although turbine design standards are regulated by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), there aren’t any guidelines that specifically address hurricane-force winds.
New Study Proves Quantum Satellite Communications is Possible
Researchers from Quantum Computing (IQC) and Astronomy of the University of Waterloo, Ontario in Canada have reached a breakthrough in enabling secure quantum communication via satellites.
Scientists Develop New Approach for More Stable Power Generation
Like an island, microgrids are isolated pods of power generation linking to the main power grid. If there is an interruption of power from the main grid, the microgrid can disconnect and continue to supply power locally.
Scientists Develop Algorithm That Could Create More Reliable Wind Power
A team of scientists from University of Connecticut and ABB Inc. has developed a new two-prong approach that ensures wind power won’t die down as a renewable energy source.
Facility to Provide Wind Testing for Cold Climates
Sited in Sweden, the center will offer full-scale testing, research, verification, and certification of new generations of wind turbines and subsystems in cold climates.
First J-series Gas Turbine in Americas Fires Up
The 495 megawatt combined cycle natural gas facility replaces an older, coal-fired facility on the same site.
NFPA 110 Compliant Ultracapacitor-based Starting Solutions
Maxwell Technologies Generator Starting Solution (GSS) provides a fast, reliable starting solution for gensets ranging from 15 kW to 3.5 MW. The incorporation of their ultracapacitor technologies allows for up to 10 years of reliable maintenance-free starting, as there are no electrochemical cells that undergo degradation compared to lead acid batteries that have to be replaced every two years.
Redesigned Generators for Small-scale Applications
Cummins says the QSB5 is suitable for applications such as residential and commercial properties, medical clinics, wastewater treatment facilities, the telecommunications sector, and more.
Tape Tames Turbulence for Wind Generation Boost
Conformal Vortex Generator tape and tab technology developed for aircraft wings and helicopter rotor blades boosts wind turbine output.
DNV GL Tracks PV Module Reliability
Reliability test results are compiled for more than 50 commercially available PV module types.
Deep-cycle Batteries for Solar Applications
The batteries feature a robust proprietary paste, advanced plate design and premium separators for overall extended lifecycle.
Americans Want More Renewable Energy
Americans, according to the study published in the journal Energy Policy, would, if given the choice, power their homes with renewable energy (wind, solar or other). However, utility companies have long-struggled with incorporating renewables into the electricity grid.
New Materials Changing The Face of Engineering
Advances in the 3-D printing, nanotechnology and biochemistry fields have changed the face of engineering with new materials such as graphene, viton and shrilk.
Video: Hyperloop Aims to Create Innovative High-speed Travel Using Magnets
High-speed mass transit is the next step in technology that researchers and scientists around the world are focusing on. Hyperloop is leading the way to fast, environmentally friendly pod transit.
The Search for Wonder Materials Beyond Graphene Continues
Graphene is a major material currently on the market that has been a high-demand product since its discovery in 2004. Researchers are attempting to go beyond graphene to find the next wonder material.
Retrofit Tubes Protect Offshore Cable Systems
The tubes are designed to protect systems for subsea cables, umbilicals, or flexible pipes deployed by the offshore wind industry.
Why use aluminum alloy conductors?
When is aluminum a good choice as a conductor material? The optimal conductor material depends on the specific applications such as microelectronics, PCBs, electronic connectors, electrical power cable, electrical power connectors or lugs, electric vehicles and circuit breaker electrical contacts. Material properties influencing selection include conductivity or resistivity, density, tensile strength, hardness, oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, CTE and wear properties. The applications best suited to utilize the properties and advantages of aluminum alloy conductor are identified. How are conductivity, resistivity, resistance (R) and resistivity density factor related?