Power and Electrical Engineering

This topic covers issues related to energy generation, conversion, transportation and consumption and how the industry is addressing the challenge of energy efficiency in general.

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Infrared Heaters from Heraeus Noblelight Save Space and Time in Powder Coating

Metals, plastics and wood – many materials today are powder-coated. Paints and lacquers are applied as powders, melted by the introduction of heat and finally…

Polarisation technology to enable tripwire detection

The project aims to identify the best means of optical detection and ultimately to help develop a reliable, portable system which can rapidly detect tripwires…

The original nanoworkout — Helping carbon nanotubes get into shape

Theoretical studies show that carbon nanotubes, if packed closely enough together, should be able to outperform copper as an electrical conductor. But because…

Hydrogen breakthrough could open the road to carbon-free cars

UK scientists have developed a compound of the element lithium which may make it practical to store enough hydrogen on-board fuel-cell-powered cars to enable…

Novel sugar-to-hydrogen technology promises transportation fuel independence

Researchers at Virginia Tech, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and the University of Georgia propose using polysaccharides, or sugary carbohydrates, from…

Powered by sound — revolutionary stove could help reduce poverty

The £2m SCORE (Stove for Cooking, Refrigeration and Electricity) project brings together experts from across the world to develop a wood-powered generator…

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