Articles tagged with "industrial-applications"
Bladeless Tesla turbine turns static electricity into usable power
Researchers have developed a bladeless Tesla turbine-based system that converts static electricity generated in compressed air into usable electrical power. Inspired by Nikola Tesla’s 1913 patent for a bladeless turbine that uses viscous drag on smooth, closely spaced discs rather than traditional angled blades, the new device harnesses the triboelectric effect—static charges produced by friction between particles and pipe surfaces in compressed air systems. The turbine spins at high speeds (up to 8472 rpm at 0.2 MPa pressure) driven solely by the viscous force of swirling compressed air reaching 300 m/s, generating peak electrical outputs of 800 volts and 2.5 amps at 325 Hz without additional particles. This technology offers a dual benefit for industrial facilities already using compressed air by both generating electricity and neutralizing static charges through the production of negative ions, which also helps collect dust and moisture, improving air quality and safety. By integrating century-old turbine principles with modern triboelectric materials and electronics, the
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The article discusses the emerging role of industrial green hydrogen in Europe, supplied from the US, amid evolving federal energy policies and advancements in clean technology. Green hydrogen, produced via electrolysis powered by renewable energy, is gaining traction as a critical component for decarbonizing industrial sectors such as refining, metallurgy, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. While early enthusiasm for green hydrogen targeted diverse, small-scale applications, high transportation and storage costs limited its viability. Consequently, focus has shifted toward large-scale industrial uses where economies of scale can significantly reduce costs, with sectors like steelmaking, long-haul shipping, and petrochemicals identified as prime candidates for green hydrogen adoption. A key player highlighted is the Massachusetts-based startup Electric Hydrogen, which has developed the HYPRPlant electrolyzer platform designed to cut green hydrogen production costs by up to 60%. This turnkey, factory-assembled system can be deployed on-site for bulk hydrogen production, minimizing transportation expenses. Electric Hydrogen has attracted substantial investment from major industrial and climate-focused investors
energygreen-hydrogenrenewable-energyelectrolysisdecarbonizationindustrial-applicationsclean-technologySodium-Ion Battery Applications Grow - CleanTechnica
The article highlights the expanding applications of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) beyond electric vehicles and home energy storage, emphasizing their suitability for rugged and cold environments such as farms, industrial, and commercial settings. A notable collaboration between Komatsu Japan and Pret in Neijiang, China, aims to produce 1.5-ton forklifts powered by Pret’s sodium-ion batteries. Pret plans to invest approximately $112.3 million (CNY 800 million) to build a 6 GWh sodium-ion battery plant, with the first 2 GWh phase expected to be completed within six months. Sodium-ion batteries are particularly advantageous in cold storage and outdoor environments where lithium batteries underperform, and they are also being tested in heavy trucks, port equipment, uninterruptible power supplies, and various heavy machinery including agriculture, mining, and construction equipment. Cost reductions are anticipated as energy density improves and manufacturing scales up, with current mass production costs at 0.4–0.5 yuan/Wh
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A comprehensive study published in Nature Energy by Terlouw et al analyzed around 2,000 hydrogen projects over 20 years, providing a rare life-cycle assessment of hydrogen’s climate impact. The study found that if all these projects were realized, hydrogen production would reach about 110 million tons annually, generating roughly 0.4 gigatons of emissions and offsetting between 0.2 and 1.1 gigatons of CO2. However, when compared to a future scenario focused on electrification, hydrogen’s climate benefits shrink by over 80%. The researchers conclude that hydrogen’s best use is replacing existing “dirty” hydrogen in industrial sectors like fertilizer, refining, and methanol production, rather than expanding into new applications where electrification is more efficient. The study highlights steel, biofuels, and ammonia as sectors where hydrogen offers the most significant climate returns, due to its unique role in chemical processes that electricity alone cannot replace. Yet even in steelmaking, hydrogen-based direct
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The article highlights nine of the strongest materials that have significantly advanced engineering and industrial applications due to their exceptional hardness, strength, and durability. It explains key measures of material strength, including tensile strength, compressive strength, yield strength, and impact strength, emphasizing that hardness alone does not equate to toughness. These materials range from natural elements to engineered alloys, each playing a crucial role in various demanding environments. Among the materials discussed, boron stands out with a Mohs hardness of 9.5, notable for its brittleness but valuable in glassmaking, nuclear applications, and ceramics. Tungsten carbide, with a hardness between 9.0 and 9.5, is a man-made compound essential for cutting tools, mining equipment, and wear-resistant coatings, prized for its toughness and near-diamond hardness. Chromium, the hardest pure metal at 8.5 on the Mohs scale, is primarily used to enhance corrosion resistance in stainless steel and for decorative chrome plating. Tungsten itself
materialsengineeringhardnesstungsten-carbideboronalloysindustrial-applicationsOndas Holdings brings in $217M from underwritten offering - The Robot Report
Ondas Holdings Inc., a provider of autonomous aerial and ground systems, recently closed an underwritten offering of 46 million common shares, raising approximately $217 million net of expenses. The company plans to use the proceeds to fuel corporate development and strategic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments. This follows a prior $163 million public offering and the acquisition of a majority stake in Israeli electro-optics firm S.P.O. Smart Precision Optics Ltd. Ondas operates through two main units: Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS), which develops commercial drones and ground robots under brands like Airobotics and American Robotics, and Ondas Networks, which offers FullMAX software-defined radio connectivity for industrial applications. OAS markets advanced autonomous systems such as the Optimus System, capable of fully autonomous aerial data capture with self-swapping batteries and payloads for continuous operation in complex environments. It also offers the Iron Drone System, a GPS-independent counter-drone solution designed to protect assets with minimal
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