Energy Efficiency
Creating automation interoperability, sustainability at a resin plant, flour mill
It is crucial to understand business goals and requirements up front and to have ways to test requirements and measure automation project success. Control system integration projects reduced waste to zero in the first year; the other reduced delays and backlogs.
Partnership for science, engineering research announced
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy are continuing their partnership for collaboration on scientific and engineering research to bolster national energy policy.
Wood-derived super materials benefits for an eco-circular economy
Sulfate esterified cellulose nanofiber can be a biodegradable replacement for many materials, but its full potential is yet to be realized.
Survey shows significant impact of industrial autonomy on environmental sustainability
Yokogawa's survey on environmental sustainability revealed the number of manufacturers moving forward with industrial autonomy is increasing.
Sustainable electrochemical process could improve lithium-ion battery recycling
Spent lithium-ion batteries have metals that are hard to separate for recycling, but new tech by University of Illinois researchers uses electrochemistry to separate and recover the metals.
Biomass process developed for renewable butyric acid
Scientists have developed an energy-efficient and cost-effective process to produce butyric acid from biomass.
Delivering cost savings for wastewater treatment
Aeration technology choices define performance, energy efficiency and reliability.
Sustainability: It’s time to get on with it
With net zero deadlines getting closer, more emphasis is being put on the need to cut carbon footprints.
Next-generation automation development for sustainability
Successful digitalization can enhance sustainability efforts, and Schneider Electric is helping customers with both, according to a Pack Expo Las Vegas conference presentation.
Digitally control and improve fluctuating energy processes
how the application of digital capabilities can push the energy and resource transition.
