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Tidal turbines leverage a practically inexhaustible renewable resource by converting the energy of tidal flows into electricity. Located in areas …
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Solar power generation from space
A new project which will explore the possibility of using space-based reflectors to shine additional sunlight towards future large-scale solar …
Read More »How to improve on-site safety by networking radiological monitors
The nuclear industry is unique. Arguably, no industry is more regulated and there isn’t another sector where mission-critical safety systems …
Read More »Designing bespoke power solutions for demanding applications
Simone Bruckner discusses the considerations when designing power resistors for unique applications Entrepreneur Henry Ford’s automotive legacy may seem everlasting, …
Read More »More efficient approach to winding that can decrease power losses by 25%
Wound electrical components manufacturer REO UK has invested in several new edge winding machines at its German manufacturing headquarters. The …
Read More »Could an evolution in photovoltaics sidestep arguments against solar panels?
Dr Franky So explores what the next step in the evolution of solar could look like, and what it might …
Read More »Retrofitting redundant alarms
Gary Bradshaw describes how upgrading obsolete alarm systems doesn’t have to be a costly and disruptive exercise An alarming number …
Read More »Efficient pump protection for large pumps: the control valve alternative
Automatic recirculation valves offer efficiency for critical pump protection in power or oil and gas applications. Ralf Loehe reports In …
Read More »Solving power quality issues at biogas generator
Biogas, consisting of approximately 97% methane, is the most environmentally friendly fuel available. However, when one dairy farm in Namibia …
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