Energy Efficiency
Electrolyte developed to enhance supercapacitor performance
Researchers at MIT and several other institutions have developed an electrolyte for improving the efficiency and stability of supercapacitors while reducing their flammability.
Achieving long battery life with remote wireless devices
A lower self-discharge rate leads to longer operating life for batteries and a lower cost of ownership for remote wireless devices.
Smart power distribution architecture benefits
To improve power management applications, smart power distribution uses a de-centralized power architecture based on multiple electronic and electrical modules.
For better burner management, focus on the flame
Five-step guidance for safer and more efficient combustion equipment performance.
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.
Europe expected to be fastest-growing market for lithium-ion batteries
Interact Analysis reports Europe will be the fastest growing market for lithium-ion batteries with energy storage being the fastest growing sector.
Technique developed to allow real-time microscopy at high heat and loading
Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated a technique called in situ scanning electron microscopy (SEM) heating and loading, which allows them to track microscopic changes in metals or other materials in real time in extreme environments such as nuclear reactors.
Extending pump life expectancy
Field pump performance testing provides the expert with developed head, capacity and efficiency data under normal (or abnormal) operating conditions.
Neural network chip developed to use light instead of electricity
MIT researchers have developed a photonic chip that uses light instead of electricity and is process massive neural networks more efficiently.
Researchers improve power storage capabilities
Battery update: Several universities have been working on advances to improve battery technologies and make them safer and more reliable for industrial and manufacturing applications. Click on links for more information.