Power Systems
Energy solutions will define our futures
What you have seen in automotive, you will see in lift trucks.
Detours can improve batteries for electronics, solar energy storage
Scientists at Rice University’s Brown School of Engineering have discovered that placing specific defects could improve how lithium ions travel in batteries.
Employing PtD as the first line of defense against control panel electrical hazards
Prevention through design (PtD) can help manufacturers keep workers safe from electrical hazards, which remains one of the most common dangers they face daily. Do you use the five-point hierarchy of risk?
Synthetic compounds could help produce more energy from biogas
Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that synthetic compounds, called siloxanes, could be harnessed to produce more energy for industries such as wastewater treatment plants and other energy-dependent industries.
Workforce development, batteries
The October issue of AppliedAutomation focuses on workforce development through universities and colleges and battery safety.
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.
LDC Focus: Spotlight on Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy Corp. has experienced growth as an energy provider for the distillery market in Kentucky and Tennessee.
CHP is a cost-effective solution for cannabis production
Combined heat & power (CHP) is a reliable source of electricity and power for cannabis owners, which need a constant and reliable source to ensure their plants quickly grow.
Fueling asphalt production with LNG and CNG
Asphalt companies without a readily-available pipeline are turning to LNG and CNG.
Producing RNG through power-to-gas technology
Power-to-gas (P2G) technology can help produce renewable natural gas (RNG) without creating greenhouse gas emissions, but there are questions about how to make P2G work, mostly related to system optimization and electric grid integration; projects in the field and university research are working to answer those questions.