HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Proving the Reliability of a Greener Power Grid
The potential for renewable energy plants to provide the frequency regulation response services of conventional generation facilities was tested.
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.
L-com Debuts Premium M12 Cable Assemblies for Harsh Environments
The cable assemblies are available with connector options that include D-coded, 4-position male M12, 4-position female M12 and standard RJ45 combinations.
Process to Improve Data Storage Efficiency
Researchers developed a process that may reduce the energy required for big data and cloud memory storage.
Flexible Supercapacitor May Enable Phone Charging in Seconds
Researchers have developed a process for making flexible supercapacitors that can be recharged more than 30,000 times without degrading.
Fluorescent Dye Can Stockpile Energy
A fluorescent liquid dye, BODIPY, has stored and transferred energy in a rechargeable liquid battery.
Engineer's Guide to Boiler Tube Inspections
Coupled with diligent in-service observations, appropriate and opportune inspections are essential to identify boiler component damages, mitigate failures and maximize availability.
Engineer's Guide to Corrosion: Part 3
This final part of our series on corrosion examines corrosion issues, and includes a discussion of methods of control.
IEEE Releases 2017 National Electrical Safety Code
The updates address new industry insulator ratings, arc-rated clothing and equipment, Aeolian vibration, and more.
Magnetic Material Could Boost Data Storage Capacity
To continue to meet data storage needs, smaller and faster devices are needed that require either new storage technology or new magnetic materials.
Enabling Smart Grids with the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is the network of physical devices that enables a power grid to achieve the ideals of a smart grid.
Wireless Power Transfer: A Key Technology for EV Adoption
Wireless power transfer through magnetic induction is seen as a promising approach to ease range anxiety issues.
Heat Recovery Steam Generators: Vulnerable to Failure
Pressure part failures of tubes, headers and connecting piping represent some of the greatest reliability threats.
Preventing a Cybersecurity Nightmare
Unmanaged user accounts in industrial environments present significant cybersecurity risks.
Managing Water and Steam Chemistry with Minimal Staff: Part 2
Some chemistry upsets have been known to cause massive failures within a matter of days and even hours
IEC/IEEE Standard to Improve Substation Operation
Communication between equipment and systems for the electric grid is an essential element of power utility automation, and central to the introduction of smart grids.
Methane from Lake Boosts Power Production in Rwanda
Elevated methane levels are harnessed in a 26 MW power plant.
Smart Sensors Identify When Motors Needs Servicing
The smart sensor provides information on parameters such as vibration, temperature and overload—and calculates power consumption.
Remote Sensor May Reduce Unplanned Motor Outages
The sensor attaches to a low-voltage motor, converting it into a machine that can monitor temperature, vibration, run time and other parameters.
Solar Industry Transitions to 1,500-Volt DC Systems
In these higher-voltage projects, BOS requirements are lower and strings are longer—allowing for fewer combiner boxes, less wiring and less trenching—all of which drive PV system costs down.