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DOE dissects critical material supplies for clean energy technologies
As the energy sector continues to decarbonize, the list of potential materials essential to clean energy technologies will only increase.
EPLAN enters into technology partnership with Dassault Systèmes
The goal is seamless integration of electrical engineering and fluid-power technology in the context of product development.
Solar tracking devices: Enhancing solar energy capture
Solar energy is one of the renewable energy sources with great potential to meet the world’s energy demands while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and several technologies have been developed over the years to harness solar energy to generate heat and electricity.
Optimizing PV/Trombe wall system design
The system is designed to provide hot water, hot air and electricity, with a Trombe wall system also serving to cool down photovoltaic (PV) module temperature.
If efficiency and reliability matter, so do fan motor types
Different types of fan motors affect fan speed, power and efficiency, which is why choosing a fan with a motor best suited for a specific application is crucial.
The world’s largest freshwater wind farm
The Netherlands is now home to the largest freshwater wind farm in the world: Windpark Fryslân spins 89 wind turbines in Lake Ijssel.
A robot for predicting power outages before they occur
Enerza is reportedly attempting to provide a conditional risk assessment tool to electrical utility providers via autonomous on-wire robotic monitoring.
NS ARC to reveal new brand at FABTECH
Along with showcasing its welding wire, NS ARC will provide more information on its dedicated service team, the Pit Crew.
Pelonis Technologies fan system selection guide
Electronic system designers and heat transfer engineers can evaluate several different fan performance curves to determine the fan types and motors needed to cool their specific application.
Hybrid power systems surge in the US
The population of hybrid power plants – systems combining battery energy storage with renewable energy-based generation technology – is rapidly increasing.
Axial vs. centrifugal fans: Which type do you need?
Axial fans move air parallel to the axis of the fan rotation, whereas centrifugal fans move the air in a direction that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
Watch how this die attach epoxy is dispensed
EP3HTSDA-2 is a die-attach epoxy recommended in applications where thermal management is critical.
Fundamentals of concentrating solar power technologies
There are several types of CSP systems with different operating principles and suitability for different application requirements. Therefore, understanding CSP technologies is necessary for engineers looking to use them for their projects.
These CANES support fuel cell durability
The coaxial nanowire electrode (CANE) design could benefit heavy-duty trucking by extending fuel cell lifetime.
Protection against power system faults
Protecting the integrity and dependability of power systems is crucial in a world increasingly dependent on energy.
A future for fusion in space missions
A propulsion system under development can significantly cut transit time to Mars and other planets with exhaust speeds in excess of 500,000 miles per hour.
Yokogawa to supply energy management system for Yuri Green Hydrogen Project in Australia
The system will be integrated with an 18 MW solar power plant, an 8 MW battery energy storage system and a 10 MW electrolyzer.
See a flexible battery for smart contact lenses
An ultrathin flexible battery developed to power smart contact lenses stores electricity when immersed in saline solution.
KDSI-SR modular cable entry installed from the outside
The inverse and modular cable entry system is designed for reliable sealing, maximum flexibility and time saving feed-through of cables with and without plugs.
A test of solar-powered water purification
A photoelectrochemical system demonstrated as a renewable energy-based route to efficient water purification and remediation.