innovation_area: Clean Energy

Heat Exchangers

Enhancing Hydrogen Storage Capacity of PowerPaste Using Improved Heat Exchangers

The production of power from the combustion of fossil fuels contributes to global warming and air pollution. The transportation industry in Europe produced 838 million metric tonnes of CO2 in 2019. Moreover, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that burning carbon-heavy liquid and gaseous fuels in heat exchangers to generate energy exposes more than 80% …

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Wind Turbines - WhatNext

AI-Based Predictive Maintenance and Its Impact on the Efficiency of Wind Turbines

During the lifetime of a wind turbine, operation and maintenance can account for up to 30% of the levelized costs per kWh generated. Turbine failure usually results in downtime of a week or more – resulting in respective downtime costs. Transporting spare parts is expensive as turbine fields are commonly located in remote areas, resulting …

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Direct Air Capture Technology - WhatNext

Location factors impacting the Direct Air Capture (DAC) of Carbon Dioxide

Direct Air Capture (DAC) Technology One of the main benefits of Direct Air Capture (DAC) is the possibility of locating the plant anywhere, for example, close to a desirable storage site to remove carbon or a commercial facility in need of atmospheric carbon dioxide feedstock other than fossil-derived carbon dioxide. This reduces the need to …

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The Way Forward for Legacy Auto Manufacturers

The Way Forward for Legacy Auto Manufacturers

The Way Forward for Legacy Auto Manufacturers Should legacy automakers cling to the past or take risks to exceed customer expectations. Many Legacy Auto Manufacturers call themselves innovators or pioneers. But below the surface of their fancy corporate statements and shiny marketing is a crawling approach. Stick to the past or take risks to amaze customers: …

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