Month: July 2023

Biofuel Production - WhatNext

Biochar as a Catalyst for Biofuel Production

The world has been consuming fossil fuels at an alarming rate since the industrial revolution in the 18th century. The widespread use of fossil fuels has led to two main crises: energy depletion and global warming. As such, developing technologies to harness renewable energy sources and reduce climate change has become a critical priority in …

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Municipal Solid Waste - WhatNext

Torrefaction of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Char – Current and Future Trends

Residential areas throughout the world have problems with waste disposal with over 2 billion tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) produced annually around the world. The anticipated population growth of 9.5 billion by 2050, along with industrialization and rapid development of urban and suburban areas, is expected to keep increasing the amount of MSW generated. …

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Microgrid - WhatNext

Overview of Microgrid Developments in the United States and Canada

Microgrids are presenting themselves as a promising alternative to promote security, reliability, and affordability in the energy sector across the world, but they are more common in North America than other regions. They provide alternative decentralized energy generation and storage. They mitigate the volatility of local grids by reducing reliance on certain generation sources and …

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Predictive Maintenance - WhatNext

Automated Inspection and Predictive Maintenance for Battery Management Systems

Automated inspection and predictive maintenance for Battery Management Systems (BMSs) are the cornerstones of effective battery safety and lifespan maintenance. Automated inspection and predictive maintenance solutions continuously or periodically analyse the State of Health (SOH), State of Charge (SOC), temperature range, safety protocols, and other factors of the battery to provide an accurate analysis of …

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Battery Management Systems - WhatNext

State Estimation for Battery Management Systems Using Artificial Intelligence

State estimation for Battery Management Systems (BMSs) using Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field of research. It involves using AI algorithms to accurately estimate the State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), and other parameters related to the health and performance of batteries in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and stationary energy storage …

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Battery Management - WhatNext

Blockchain IoT for Smart Electric Vehicle Battery Management

Blockchain Internet of Things (IoT) for smart Electric Vehicle (EV) battery management is an emerging technology that has the potential to revolutionise how battery management is conducted in EVs. This technology is a combination of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and IoT. It can provide the ability to securely collect and organise data from multiple EV …

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Battery Management Systems - WhatNext

Battery Management Systems for Electric Mobility – Current State and Future Trends

With the proliferation of batteries in electric mobility, the need for reliable and safe Battery Management Systems (BMSs) has become crucial. BMSs help maintain the optimal operation of battery packs in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and protect them from exceeding their operational and safety limits. BMSs help manage the charging and …

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O&G pipeline - WhatNext

Driving productivity using robotics in the O&G pipelines


Managing and maintaining pipelines is one of the most critical aspects of the oil and gas (O&G) industry. While the upkeep of O&G pipelines is fundamental for worldwide monetary development, they are inclined to catastrophic events and outside factors. Companies are shifting to embrace technologies such as robotics, drones, modern testing methods, non-destructive testing (NDT) …

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Microgrids - WhatNext

Achieving a Sustainable, Reliable, and Clean Grid through the Use of Microgrids

Microgrids are playing a critical role in the evolving power networks all across the globe. Microgrids can support existing grid infrastructure and, at the same time, add value by ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity, renewable energy integration, efficient energy balancing, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The model of microgrids is successfully implemented …

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Smart Glasses - Whatnext

Driver monitoring system using smart glasses enabled HCI interface

Smart Glasses: Monitoring driver behavior through computer vision and Human Computer Interface (HCI) that detect drowsiness and warn the driver is an increasingly popular technique under investigation in the mobility sector. Statistics reveal that drowsy drivers cause a high rate of accidents, and 20% of serious accidents arise from the failure of the driver’s judgement …

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