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New Material Helps Record Data with Light
In the new study, the scientists from ITMO University in Saint Petersburg, Leipzig University in Germany and Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands could generate excitons at room temperature by changing the light parameters.
A Dam Good Approach to Transformer Oil Containment
Smart fabric technology was used to construct a secondary oil containment system on the tailrace deck of the Big Bend Dam.
Restoring Communication for Locked-In Patients
A brain-computer interface enabled four paralyzed patients suffering from complete locked-in syndrome to convey their thoughts.
Long-lasting Flow Battery Technology
The technology promises to be a practical storage system for renewable energy, developers say.
Paper Beats Felt as Microbial Fuel Cell Electrode
A durable, low-cost bioelectrode material for microbial fuel cells was demonstrated by University of Rochester, NY, researchers.
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.
Smart Lightning Sensors for Aircraft
New structural health monitoring sensors can cover a selective area of the aircraft surface, providing both mitigation and damage sensing.
Polymer Enhances Metal-Air Battery Catalyst Performance
The catalytic performance of a perovskite oxide-polypyrrole complex was deemed comparable to that of pricier platinum.
Waste Gas Powers Biorefinery
The Power Oxidizers with the Dresser-Rand KG2 turbine are rated to provide a combination of up to 3.5 MW of electricity and over 26,000 pounds of steam/hr from two PowerStation units.
Solar-Storage Peaker Plant for Kaua'i
The largest solar-plus-utility-scale-battery system in the state of Hawai?i is planned to generate 11% of Kaua?i's electricity.
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.
Harvard Unveils Metallic Hydrogen Research
Researchers at Harvard University announced they have fulfilled a scientific dream—converting hydrogen into a solid metal. If true, this achievement could be a new source of electric power, among other applications.
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.