Energy, Power
Electric grid monitoring tool aims to keep power flowing smoothly
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are studying patterns of activity across the electric grid by creating a tool to monitor grid stability and notify control operators of potential problems.
Workforce development, batteries
The October issue of AppliedAutomation focuses on workforce development through universities and colleges and battery safety.
Transmission line and connector selection guide released
ECIA's EIA-979 RF Transmission Line and Connector Selection Guide contains over 100 figures and tables to provide guidance in the selection, use and replacement of connectors and components in the radio frequency (RF) signal path.
Semiconductor discovery could improve electronics, wireless communication
Cornell University researchers have found that gallium nitride (GaN) could transform create new possibilities with energy-efficient electronics and wireless communication technology.
Low battery self-discharge: the hidden secret to long operating life
While much media attention has been focused on extending battery operating life through the use of low-power chipsets and communication protocols, the potential energy savings gained from all of these schemes fails to compare with the energy lost to annual self-discharge.
Safety tips on SCCR for industrial control panels, industrial machinery
How to determine short-circuit current rating (SCCR) and avoid misapplications. When the industrial control panel or industrial machinery does not have an adequate SCCR for the available short-circuit (fault) current, an electrical hazard exists.
Battery storage system launched
Honeywell announced an agreement with NRStor C&I L.P. (NRStor) to launch an energy storage system to commercial and industrial customers.
Material developed to improve insulation for mobile devices, computers
Stanford researchers have found that a few layers of atomically thin materials can provide the same insulation as a sheet of glass, which is 100 times thicker and will improve the compactness of cell phones and computers.
Interdisciplinary team awarded grant to research bioenergy conversion
Cornell researchers received a $2 million grant to study the combination of inorganic semiconductor nanoparticles and bacterial cells for more efficient bioenergy conversion.
Greenhouse gases transformed into liquid fuel
Rice University researchers have found a common greenhouse gas could be repurposed in an efficient and environmentally friendly way with an electrolyzer that uses renewable electricity to produce pure liquid fuels.