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  2. Norway’s Massive Floating Wind Turbine Array Gets More Support

    Aug
    13
    2024
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    When Norway’s Windcatcher floating wind turbine array was introduced in 2021, there were a lot of people who doubted its design at over 1,000 ft (324 m) high and roughly just as wide. Over three years, it has made significant progress in realizing its vision that may quiet the doubters. Rotors on wind turbines with […]

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  3. Hexagon Introduces Its First Battery-Powered Handheld 3D Scanners

    Aug
    09
    2024
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    Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in North Kingstown, RI,  launched its new handheld 3D scanning devices that complement the company’s existing manufacturing inspection devices with an unprecedented ability to complete flexible measurements.  The company’s first new system reportedly allows engineers and manufacturing personnel to easily do the measurements they need in many environments, inside and outside […]

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  4. How to Calculate Metal Weight

    Apr
    09
    2024
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    Calculating the weight of a given alloy is a crucial aspect of engineering and manufacturing processes. The weight of a metal component not only influences its performance but also impacts design considerations, material selection, and cost estimation. Here’s a detailed guide on how to accurately calculate metal weight: Importance of Metal Weight Calculation The weight […]

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  5. Sheffield Forgemasters: Revolutionizing Nuclear Power With SMR

    Mar
    18
    2024
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    Image source:  Sheffield Forgemasters. The UK company Sheffield Forgemasters developed an innovative technique to produce components for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Hence, the construction only takes under 24 hours instead of the usual 12 months and can be mass-produced. This could be a complete revolution for the nuclear power sector. While conventional techniques may exceed […]

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  6. Tube Drawing

    Feb
    14
    2024
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    Tubes are an integral part of the modern world and are present in almost every industry. They are used mainly for transferring pressurized or unpressurized fluids (liquid and gas) but also for structural purposes.  As such, tubes find use in various industries, including construction, aircraft, oil, gas, petrochemical, automotive, chemical, water treatment, sanitary systems, medical, […]

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  7. Powering the Future: UK’s JET Fusion Reactor Sets New Energy Record

    Feb
    14
    2024
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    The Joint European Torus (JET), the UK’s 40-year-old fusion reactor, has been a cornerstone of fusion energy research since its inception in 1983, boasting unparalleled achievements in the field. It briefly became the hottest point in the solar system, reaching temperatures of 150 million°C. Setting New Records: JET’s Remarkable Achievements in Fusion Energy Scientists have […]

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  8. Air Burners, Volvo CE, and Rolls-Royce: Developing Wood-Burning EV Chargers

    Jan
    25
    2024
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    Image source by Air Burners. In a collaboration between Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce (the power production company), the company Air Burners developed the BioCharger, an off-grid EV charger. In a closed-loop system, BioCharger burns wood, from which heat is then converted into electric energy and stored in a Battery Storage Module (BSM). Hence, the stored […]

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  9. From Blades to Benches: Canvus Transforms Wind Turbines into Functional Art

    Jan
    16
    2024
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    Wind energy is a proven low-carbon solution with a high Energy Return on Investment. Despite its environmental benefits, the disposal of wind turbine blades, primarily made of non-recyclable fiberglass, poses a challenge as thousands retire each year. Beyond Landfills: Breathing New Life into Turbine Blades Canvus, a startup based in Avon, Ohio, is transforming decommissioned […]

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  10. UK: £300m Investment in the HALEU Programme

    Jan
    09
    2024
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    Photo by Nicolas HIPPERT on Unsplash The United Kingdom (UK) will invest £300 million in domestic high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU) production. This investment is part of the government plan to deliver 24 GW of nuclear power by 2050 and reduce the reliance on Russia for the supply of HALEU for the next generation of nuclear […]

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  11. What is Seamless Tubing?

    Jan
    02
    2024
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    Seamless tubing is a type of metal tubing manufactured without welding seams, giving it a much higher strength, better durability, and higher corrosion resistance. Moreover, seamless tubing keeps uniformity throughout its length, which might be preferable in some applications.  The main advantage of seamless tubing is the lack of weak points. For example, a longitudinally […]

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  12. World Wide Wind: New Contra-Rotating Wind Turbines

    Dec
    12
    2023
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    The Norwegian company World Wide Wind (WWW) will begin testing its innovative contra-rotating vertical turbine (CRVT). It is expected that such a design will provide a significant decrease in the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for floating offshore wind power plants. The current prototype is 19 meters (62 ft) high with a capacity of 30 […]

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  13. New Compound to Make Hydrogen Transport Cheaper and Cooler”

    Nov
    28
    2023
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    Hydrogen is a clean energy source that has the potential to play a major role in the transition to a low-carbon future. However, its high cost and challenges in storage and transportation have limited its widespread adoption. To address these challenges, researchers have formed a new compound that streamlines hydrogen storage and transportation. A team […]

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  14. Revolutionary Solar-Powered Fog Net Helps to Clean Pollution

    Oct
    25
    2023
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    Pollution and climate change are threatening the world’s most important resource, drinking water. It is said that over half of the world’s population could be facing water scarcity by 2025.  Fog nets have long been a literal lifesaver in arid regions with regular fog as they are used to gather water in useful quantities and […]

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  15. Build Begins on Wyoming-to-California Power Line

    Sep
    18
    2023
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    Following the wind power concerns, construction on the Wyoming-to-California power line has started. This line will enable electricity transmission from a wind farm with 600 turbines, and a total power of 3 GW, with an estimated project cost of the wind farm of $5 billion. Both the wind farm and the transmission lines are expected […]

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  16. Condenser Coating for Power Plants Holds Potential to Reduce CO2 Emissions by 460 Million Tons Annually

    Sep
    13
    2023
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    Gradually phasing out global dependence on fossil fuels is an ongoing process. Therefore, it’s essential to explore methods that can enhance the efficiency of energy production. In this endeavor, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have introduced a pioneering coating for steam condenser pipes. With widespread adoption, this advancement could lead to an energy […]

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  17. A Solution for Nuclear Environments: Development of a Prosthetic Robotic Arm

    Jul
    17
    2023
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    A prosthetic device from the prosthetic developer COVVI has been adapted to a new robotic system that can be remotely controlled for operations in dangerous nuclear environments. As an example, operations will include handling nuclear materials and waste. As mentioned in the project announcement from May 2023, “The remote control of robotics (teleoperation) will reduce […]

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  18. Carbon Footprint Cut: Swedish Mining Firm Turns to Green Hydrogen

    Jun
    27
    2023
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    The efforts to achieve net-zero targets require significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Industries are actively seeking alternative resources to address this challenge. A Swedish mining firm is tapping into green hydrogen as a sustainable energy solution for their industrial processes. Sweden’s state-owned mining and minerals company, LKAB, which operates the largest underground iron-ore mine in […]

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  19. 3D Printed Metal Filters Enhance Circuit Breaker Safety, Eliminating Explosion Risks

    Jun
    02
    2023
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    Schneider Electric, a leading energy management and automation company, has introduced a groundbreaking high-voltage circuit breaker featuring 3D-printed metal filters for enhanced protection against overloads. These filters, designed to be integrated into circuit breakers, safeguard people and equipment in industrial environments, including power plants and chemical processing facilities. When a circuit breaker is activated, it […]

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  20. Rescue Robots and Nuclear Emergencies: Avoiding the Risk to Human Life

    May
    18
    2023
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    The UK-based engineering company Forth successfully tested robots that are able to withstand hazardous environments caused by nuclear emergency situations. This way, the harm and danger to workers at nuclear sites will be eliminated, and costs will be decreased. The Rescue Robot is remotely operated by a control center from a safe distance (up to […]

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