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Listen: Powering the Drones of the Future with Adam Schlender of Doosan Mobility Innovation
Much of the conversation around drones over the past year has been focused on pushing public perception on them from toy to tool. What hasn’t been the focus is how to best power these commercial drones. Lithium ion batteries were an easy first choice; they were commercially standard and accessible. But can they really…
Live From InterDrone 2018
The drone industry has become one of the most expansive and all-encompassing fields in recent years. At the InterDrone Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. this week, drones are the common thread tying professionals from agriculture, mining, construction, energy and entertainment industries together. More than 110 training sessions and workshops will also be conducted at the…
DIT EXTENDING THE LIFE OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS WITH AZZ REVERSE ENGINEERING
The majority of operating nuclear power plants were initially designed with an expected operating life of 30 to 40 years, after which, the power plant would be decommissioned. According to the Nuclear Energy Institute, there are 451 operable civil nuclear power nuclear reactors around the world, many of which are approaching the end of their…
Cutting Carbon Emissions Brick by Brick
The world’s most recognizable toy-bricks are in the process of a complete eco-makeover– and the company is trying to keep it under wraps. Lego has been hot at work trying to minimize its environmental impact while simultaneously testing hundreds of sustainable alternative materials to replace the petroleum-based plastics. LEGO is one of several large corporations…
Technology Pays Off at the Airport
A 26-year-old man from the Congo attempted to enter the U.S. via Washington Dulles International Airport with a French passport last week. His attempt was foiled by new facial recognition technology that has been deployed by several U.S. airports. United States officials said the incident was the first identity scammer detected with the new facial…
Essential Car Maintenance for New College Students
Tire Pressure and Treads There are two important aspects of caring for tires: recognizing and interpreting the signs of low tire pressure and then responding appropriately. Without experience, lights like the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) are low-information and often confusing. Reviewing the effects of seasonal change on tires is also valuable, as every 10…
Electric Vehicles Impact on Tire Design
Tire Design Evolves as Electric Vehicles take a Larger Share of the Road The increasing popularity of electric cars has largely been driven by environmental concerns, but the impacts of electric vehicles reach further than reducing carbon emissions. As the differences between electric and gasoline-powered cars become more evident, the automotive industry must adjust…
Ammonia Refrigeration + TES: Large Low-Temperature Warehouse
Viking Cold Solutions, Inc. conducted a Measurement and Verification (M&V) study of its thermal energy storage (TES) technology installed in a 93,000 square foot industrial low-temperature cold storage warehouse owned by Dreisbach Enterprises in Richmond, CA. The objectives of the M&V study were to determine the effectiveness of TES on energy efficiency and temperature stability with an ammonia-based refrigeration system. The…
THE GLOBAL DISTRIBUTED AND VIRTUAL POWER GENERATION MARKETS ARE SET TO GROW
Today, commercial customers do not meet their electrical power needs strictly from the traditional power grid but are increasingly turning to distributed power generation and virtual power plants. Distributed power generationsystems use decentralized, modular, and more flexible technologies to produce electricity near the end user. A virtual power plant aggregates a number of distributed power generation sources into…
Your Dirty AC Coils Could Be Costing You Big Time
The Importance of Preventative Maintenance Air conditioning (AC) systems that do not function properly can be cumbersome. Properly maintaining these units is critical––especially the coils, whether they are in an air handling unit or a packaged air conditioning unit. These delicate coils require regular upkeep to preserve the life of the AC unit, maintain capacity,…
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G-Week at Genesis: Powered by our People
The team at Genesis Products celebrated G-Week from June 25 to June 29, and it was one to remember! G-Week is our annual, week-long, corporate meeting, but it’s so much more than just that. G-Week was founded with the goal of bringing everyone together for a week of team-bonding, fun, and planning for the coming…
Introducing the New Wave LED Rebate Calculator!
The energy efficiency of LED lighting is widely recognized and even incentivized by the federal and local governments. Many utility companies also have programs in place that reward energy consumers for installing LED lighting. These generous rebates can help offset a significant portion of the initial installation cost and lower your utility bills for years…
How Thermally Enhanced Oil Recovery (TEOR) technologies lengthen well production life
For more than three decades Fiberguide Industries has been a reliable, long-term, strategic partner with OEM manufacturers in providing efficient, cost-effective, practical fiber optic solutions engineered to meet their specific needs. We specialize in manufacturing large core specialty optical fiber, high temperature metalized optical fibers, and we package these fibers in a variety of assemblies…
ROBOTIC WELDING SOLUTIONS FOR OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS
The global demand for energy continues to increase as populations grow and industries expand. To meet these energy needs, the oil and gas industry has explored into harsher terrain and deeper water to locate rich reserves of fossil fuels. These extreme locations create immense engineering challenges to extract oil and gas in a manner that…
Watch: Corporate Culture and Capabilities
How We Can Help You Water treatment is an important part of the preventative maintenance program for boiler, cooling, and process water systems. Chem-Aqua provides water treatment solutions that protect these critical systems and lower the total cost of operation. A custom-designed water treatment program from Chem-Aqua can significantly reduce your energy, water, and maintenance…
Watch: Viking Cold Presents at Global Cold Chain Expo
At the 2018 GCCE Viking Cold, our customer Jason Dreisbach, and Endowed Professor of Food Engineering Dr. Denny Heldman, discuss how changes in temperature (even well below 0 degrees Fahrenheit) can effect food quality, how to minimize those fluctuations with TES, and real world results from a large ammonia-refrigerated cold storage facility.
GLOBAL HEAT WAVES AND NATURAL DISASTERS CALL FOR INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO HELP VICTIMS
Many parts of the U.S. are experiencing record high temperatures this summer. However, this phenomenon is not limited to the U.S. A global heat wave is causing natural disasters and leading to major health concerns and economic woes. Also, the need for cooling is putting great strain on electricity grids everywhere, leading to power outages. In order to address…
Learning How To Help From the People You’re Helping with Johannes Schwank of the University of Michigan
In mathematics, adding an additional factor to a calculation can cause an exponential increase in the accuracy of the result. When providing assistance to underdeveloped countries, ensuring that the human factor is included in the technological decisions can result in much more successful outcomes. On today’s podcast, our host spoke with Johannes Schwank, a…
VERSATILE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS IN AEROSPACE MARKET
Background The implementation of flexible wastewater system with batch treatment saves aerospace manufacturer money Wastewater treatment within aerospace manufacturing is often a multi-step process, especially for organizations that deal with heavy metals, chemical finishes, and oil and grease. Contaminants such as cadmium cyanide make it difficult for some manufacturers to meet strict discharge limits without…
Listen: Delivering on Oil Data…and Pizza with Steve Roemerman of Lone Star Analytics
Steve Roemerman, CEO of Lone Star Analysis, a north Texas-based analytics company serving the oil and gas industry, has a good rule of thumb for on-site data collection from the oil fields. “If you can’t order a Domino’s Pizza and get it delivered, then you probably don’t have the infrastructure to [deliver on-site data…
The Top Energy Efficient Stadiums Around All Of Sports
Data and analytics have completely changed the way professional sports organizations build their rosters. With such large financial investments at stake, general managers and team owners are looking to get the most out of their dollars. The same line of thinking has recently been applied to their venues. More and more, organizations are moving to…
THE PROS OF PRESCO FILM
Agricultural film has been used for decades to provide protection from the elements for growing crops that can be damaged by cold, wind, and heat. Using agricultural film prevents this damage and allows for growers to reduce replacement costs. Increased demand for agricultural film has been fueled by the continuous growth in food production capabilities….
IntelliFinishing Leaves Traditional Finishing in the Dust
Have you discovered that most traditional paint finishing systems aren’t meeting the unique needs of your company? IntelliFinishing has flexible solutions that are anything but conventional, and we offer features that the traditional systems can’t compete with. Unchained Technology Unlike the chain-driven components of power & free and monorail finishing systems, our spinning tube, friction-driven…
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