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

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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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Comparing the application of metal-based AM and polymer-based AM for automobile part production

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Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing technologies involve various manufacturing processes that enable building objects layer by layer. It gives way to complex designs and heightened performance. The automotive industry was among the first to use AM processes, including laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), fused filament fabrication (FFF), and, more recently, inkjet printing and stereolithography …

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How robots reduce safety hazards in offshore O&G pipelines

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Robotic Solutions for Safer and Efficient Pipeline Operations Oil & Gas (O&G) pipelines installed decades ago have been difficult to inspect and maintain. The workers have to deal with harsh environments or climates when working with pipelines, which can be expensive, claustrophobic, and sometimes dangerous. In the last 20 years, nearly 300 pipeline incidents have …

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Roll Out of Smart Meters in UK – Current & Future Landscape

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Roll Out of Smart Meters in UK In the UK, smart meter deployment has been ongoing since 2011. The government has established a goal to have a smart meter installed in every home and small business by 2030. Over 53 million smart meters have been installed in homes and small businesses in the country …

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State-specific analysis of demand response in the US

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State-specific analysis of demand response in the US Analysis of Demand Response – Electric utilities across the globe are in a constant process of matching the amount of energy generated and distributed with the energy consumption needs of their consumers. A very common occurrence is that sometimes the consumer demand for electricity surpasses …

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The role of predictive Maintenance in fleet management

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The role of Predictive Maintenance in Fleet Management In the fleet management industry, predictive maintenance is replacing conventional time-based maintenance plans as an efficient method for vehicle maintenance. Predictive maintenance helps utilize vehicles more efficiently by planning maintenance, only when necessary, reduces vehicle downtime and increases the availability of assets by establishing thresholds of use …

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Graphene as a battery material for EVs

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Graphene as a Battery Material : Lithium-ion battery technology Graphene as a battery material – People consider lithium-ion battery technology as one of the most widely used technologies for electric cars. Safety is one major problem that automakers are trying to resolve in lithium-ion batteries. The electrolyte of a lithium-ion battery is highly flammable, …

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