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New corrosion technology could save time, money and lives
Curtis Fease EngineeringThe current method of detecting corrosion in underground pipes can be quite expensive, and in reality, a person would be hard-pressed to even refer to these methods as "technology." Present corrosion detection methods usually only allow corrosion problems to be discerned after a pipe wall's thickness has suffered 30 percent damage.
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MAC Directive encounters the French resistance
Andrew Gaved Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOnly a few short weeks ago, I rashly announced that the protracted arguments over the European Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) Directive had been pretty much settled. I am afraid I might have underestimated the stubbornness of the French.
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Wal-Mart is quietly transforming into a go‑green leader
Danielle Manley RetailA major issue for corporations today is sustainability and reducing impact on the environment. But one company focusing on sustainability may surprise you: Wal-Mart.
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Have your roofs got you covered?
Jeannea Jones Facilities & GroundsRoofs protect our facilities and the assets they hold from punishing elements such as wind, rain, hail, sleet, snow and excessive heat. Although they appear to quietly endure extreme conditions, they actually may be trying to communicate their need for help. Those extreme conditions contribute to deterioration, which increases the risk of exposure beneath their covering.
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Corrosion on the International Space Station
Sasha Viasasha EngineeringSpace: the final frontier — for corrosion engineering. Keeping individuals alive and functional on board the International Space Station (ISS) requires an incredibly complex system of life-support machinery and equipment monitoring.
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Indoor lighting and its effect on emotions
Jeannea Jones Facilities & GroundsLighting levels impact many aspects of human performance such as vision, cognition and mood, thus the effects on productivity in the workplace or learning in a classroom environment cannot be dismissed without impact.
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Ceramic coatings for cooking equipment prove durable, save money
Richard Stratton Construction & Building MaterialsMaterials in food processing plants must meet high standards for sanitation and durability. Even periodic wash downs on noncontact food-cooking equipment like rotary sterilizers will cause traditional insulation to fail from water contact.
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F-gas set to change the face of cooling in Europe, the world
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe Council of the European Union formally adopted the text of the revised F-Gas Regulation this week. This marks the last remaining legal hurdle for the new regulations, and once the translation work is done for all European Union member states, it will pass into EU law, taking effect Jan. 1, 2015.
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What the DOE’s 2016 mandate means for your school
Larry Schoff Facilities & GroundsAs I walked through the 10-year-old school building with the district energy manager, I pointed out to him the often-overlooked "little things" that increased energy waste daily in the operation of the school.
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Facility management impacts all aspects of daily living
Jeannea Jones Facilities & GroundsFacility management encompasses numerous services, including plant operations and maintenance; custodial; grounds, landscape and sports field maintenance. All of these services impact the quality of life for people. Recognizing that the physical working, learning and living environment is critical serves as a fundamental competitive asset in the world today.
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