HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Zero-carbon power and heat with long-duration energy storage
Advanced thermochemical energy storage technology promises to contribute to the decarbonization of industrial heating services by supplying zero-carbon electricity and heat.
Steering toward reduced vehicle emissions via electrification
A new electrification strategy strengthens nitrogen oxides emission control at low temperatures in diesel-powered vehicles.
Perovskite solar cells get the lead out
Air-stable lead- and tin-free perovskite solar modules were produced with an antimony-based perovskite-inspired material.
Yokogawa provides remote operation/monitoring system and video monitoring solution for Japan's largest wind farm
The remote operation and monitoring system includes a video system for the monitoring of all the offshore and onshore wind power generating facilities at this wind farm.
Video: Production underway at the largest liquid green hydrogen plant in the US
The facility is engineered to produce 15 tons per day of liquid electrolytic hydrogen, a supply sufficient to power approximately 15,000 forklifts per day.
New EV Level 2 charging cables
These cables deliver faster charging than Level 1 and offer an economical alternative to DC fast chargers.
A Costa Rican plant for advanced component manufacturing
The Smiths Interconnect Costa Rica plant is known for a producing a wide range of electronic components and is working towards the implementation of a semiconductor manufacturing and assembly capability.
Antireflective coatings enhance solar cell performance
A silicon dioxide-zirconium dioxide blend proved effective in improving polycrystalline solar cell power conversion efficiency.
This fuel cell draws clean power from dirt
The design harnesses naturally occurring soil microbes to generate electricity and power sensors to monitor soil moisture.
Investing in US hydropower efficiency
Investments in 46 projects across 19 states will increase access to affordable, clean electricity.
Modular nuclear battery with a 50-year lifespan
The developer plans to market the devices to meet power supply needs in aerospace, medical, sensor and other applications.
Non-intrusive load monitoring for smart homes
Such monitoring makes it possible to track energy consumption without resorting to more intrusive measures that involve installing numerous sensors on individual appliances or devices.
The potential for increased EV use to clear the air in the US
A combination of strategies will be needed to attain both electrification and decarbonization endpoints.
A metal-free diet for battery anodes
Engineers are looking to put lithium-ion batteries on a diet, as reducing their weight will improve the range and operating costs of electric vehicles.
FPT Industrial displays impressive engine lineup at ARA Show 2024 in New Orleans
A full range of 2.8 liter to 16 liter Tier 4 Final and Stage V engines for rental companies to use in off-road equipment and power generation applications will be on display.
Nanofluid additive boosts chiller efficiency
A nanofluid added to the chillers supplying chilled water to a district cooling plant in Abu Dhabi is reported to have increased the plant’s efficiency by 13.6%.
Geothermal heat pumps can provide plenty of perks
The varied energy, economic and environmental benefits of national-scale mass deployment of geothermal heat pumps in the U.S. are considered.
ACH580 UL Type 4X/IP66 VFD supports HVACR applications in extreme environments
The drive is designed for operation in environments where more extreme rain, snow, cold or dust is experienced.
Does hydrogen have a future as aviation fuel?
The integration of hydrogen fuel cells into aircraft systems presents unique engineering challenges, including fuel storage, weight considerations and safety measures.
Nuclear engineering education in the US: A matter of degree
The overall number of nuclear engineering degrees awarded in 2021 and 2022 was at the lowest level in more than a decade.