Energy Efficiency
Ethylene catalyst for manufacturing, shale gas developed
North Carolina State University researchers engineered a catalyst that can more efficiently convert ethane into ethylene, which is used in a variety of manufacturing processes including plastics and shale gas.
EMpro by Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact’s EMpro is designed to give plant operators and facility managers now have real-time, remote access to their machines’ energy consumption data.
Detours can improve batteries for electronics, solar energy storage
Scientists at Rice University’s Brown School of Engineering have discovered that placing specific defects could improve how lithium ions travel in batteries.
Extending wind turbine reliability
Wind turbines are making a major impact on the power generation market, but they need constant maintenance in order to remain reliable and continue delivering clean energy, even after the manufacturer’s warranty has expired.
Improve PCBA manufacturing with a software-based approach
Printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing is an exacting process that can take months to complete. The manufacturing cycle can be shortened.
Researchers working to improve battery density, safety
Penn State University researchers have developed a solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) designed to increase energy density, performance, and safety for lithium batteries.
Integrating renewable natural gas
Renewable natural gas (RNG) can be used in any existing infrastructure or process that currently uses conventional natural gas.
Companies striving for energy efficiency with different methods
A report from IHS Markit indicates that the goal of reducing energy use and costs remains the same regardless of industry though the methods do differ.
Regenerative solutions
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Researchers develop device to provide cooling in harsh locations
麻省理工学院的研究人员设计了一种提供有限公司oling on a hot sunny day, using inexpensive materials and requiring no fossil fuel-generated power by allowing heat emission at a mid-infrared range of light.