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Monitoring boiler feedwater cuts maintenance costs for power plants
Alan Kelsky EngineeringBoilers make steam from feedwater, and most feedwater has impurities that accelerate corrosion in the boiler chamber — how much of any contaminant found in feedwater depends on the water source.
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3-D printing and additive manufacturing glossary
Renee Eaton ManufacturingThe terms 3-D printing and additive manufacturing are generally used interchangeably. They refer to a group of new technologies and processes that allow parts, models and (in some cases) assemblies to be built directly from computer-aided design (CAD) or building information modeling (BIM) data.
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Something in the water for UK heat pumps
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe superior efficiency of the heat pump against conventional boiler technology, and its avoidance of reliance on fossil fuels, makes the technology attractive to those tasked with decarbonizing energy. And, of course, the technology utilizes refrigerants, making them of great interest to all within the cooling industry, and for many companies offering a potentially lucrative new market for heating.
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Emerging food-packaging barrier applications to watch
Don Rosato EngineeringBarrier developments in food packaging are expected to greatly help reduce food waste to better feed a growing world population. Approximately 1.3 billion tons — or one-third of the food produced around the world each year — is lost or wasted on its way from the farm to the fork.
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Ethanol gasoline creates market for corrosion‑resistant additives
Alan Kelsky Natural ResourcesIn an effort to reduce pollution, the United States federal government and all 50 states have passed laws encouraging the use of ethanol-blended gasoline. However, ethanol gasoline creates many problems for owners of older cars, classic cars, marine engines and small gas-powered tools.
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Industrial production: The state of the union
Stephanie McKenzie ManufacturingWith increased consumer confidence — which translates to increased spending — the demand for industrial production has been seeing steady gains and looks set to continue to do so for quite some time. All signs are pointing to a continuing rise in industrial production as the economy rebounds.
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What’s the real issue behind the staggering wave of auto recalls?
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe amount of recalls so far this year has resulted in a most dubious record. In early July, the total number of cars recalled reached 37.5 million, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's lists, blowing past the old record of 30.8 million set in 2004 with nearly half the year remaining.
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Comply or defy? Enforcement lacking for HVAC regulations
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThere is a debate raging currently in the European HVAC community about the burden regulations have placed on the operators of cooling and heating equipment. The legislative landscape for the HVAC sector in Europe already pretty punitive — operators have to deal with the various demands of building regulations, emissions controls and energy efficiency goals, which all require compliance and attendant degrees of administration.
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US cruising on a fast track toward LNG exports
Stefanie Heerwig Natural ResourcesWith the Ukraine-Russia conflict tightening, rebel armies trying to take control over Iraqi oil and Westerners being urged to leave Libya in a heightening conflict, demand for U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas could never be higher.
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Green plastic barrier packaging material and process advances
Don Rosato EngineeringModern innovations have made it possible to keep food fresh for a much longer time without changing the taste or aroma. Here is a look at some of the recent trends.
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