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Ultra-violet (UV) radiation is an effective non-contact disinfection method, killing microbes, bacteria, and viruses, including COVID-19, on most surfaces, in water, and in the air. The short wavelength, high energy photons disrupt the RNA/DNA in the cellular structure of microbes and also create free radicals which damage the genomes of viruses, introducing defects that rapidly kill the pathogen.  It is this disrupting and oxidizing effect that makes UV disinfection so effective and usefu...

The shipping industry is struggling with high seas: shipping companies are faced with the challenge of efficiently combining environmental protection and economic efficiency. To bring the two together, marine contractor - Van Oord has chosen to install efficiency PACKs, an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) from cleantech company Orcan Energy on two of its new hybrid water injection dredgers. The launch ceremony of the vessels took place in Rotterdam at the end of June. energy efficiency Among other...

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, will lead the process safety study to identify the main environmental, safety, and operational risks for the world's first offshore hydrogen production facilities. Lhyfe is a producer and supplier of green and renewable hydrogen for transport and industry, and Centrale Nantes is a French School of engineering and research center, that manages SEM-REV offshore test sites. green hydrogen-generating system The offshore electrolyzer...

In-Charge Energy, the pioneer in turnkey commercial fleet EV infrastructure solutions, has been named a preferred provider for the Ultium Charge 360’s fleet service, General Motors Company’s newly-announced fleet charging solution. an all-electric future GM is working with In-Charge to support fleet customers as they move toward an electric vehicle lineup" “Electrifying fleets play a key role in GM’s vision to get ‘Everybody In’ on an all-electric future. G...

Hitachi, Ltd. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of GlobalLogic Inc., pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement signed on March 31, 2021. As announced in the press release dated March 31, Hitachi Global Digital Holdings LLC, a U.S. subsidiary of Hitachi, has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of GlobalLogic Worldwide Holdings, Inc., the parent company of GlobalLogic, and GlobalLogic Worldwide Holdings and GlobalLogic have become wholly owned subsidiaries of HGDH....

The energy industry is in a period of drastic change. To become climate neutral by 2050, the energy sector must undergo a massive shift by switching to more sustainable renewable energy sources and furthering electrification.  On top of the need to decarbonize, the industry is also becoming increasingly decentralized as a greater number of diverse energy sources interact, bi-directional power flows become standard and renewable energy is generated closer to where it is used. energy-consum...

Schumacher Electric Corporation, established in 1947, a pioneer of automotive aftermarket power conversion products including battery chargers, jump starters, and portable power offerings, is moving its headquarters from the Chicago area to Fort Worth, Texas, and is hiring in the DFW metroplex. Conveniently located near DFW Airport with foreign-trade zone status, the new headquarters and state-of-the-art distribution facility enable company growth and position Schumacher to meet the automotive...

In-Charge Energy, the pioneer in turnkey commercial EV infrastructure solutions, has purchased a new 21,414-square-foot facility in Richmond, Va., USA, which will serve as the company’s inventory warehouse and research and development hub.  “This new facility is a testament to our quick expansion and commitment to research-backed solutions for EV charging infrastructure,” said Cameron Funk, CEO of In-Charge Energy, adding “As a fast-growing leader in this space, we...

E.ON is the first energy company in the world to support the United Nations Environment Program in restoring ecosystems for climate protection and biodiversity. As Europe’s largest operator of electricity distribution networks, E.ON will create valuable biotopes under 13,000 kilometers of high-voltage lines in forest areas. This is equivalent to an area of 100,000 soccer fields. Ecological route management makes an important contribution to healthier ecosystems and greater biodiversity th...

The buck converter has been in use for a century and is an indispensable part of the current electronic circuits. This article describes how a crude electromechanical component has evolved into a miniature assembly that can process hundreds of watts of power. buck converter The buck converter converts an input voltage to a lower output voltage. Its basic elements are shown in Figure 1. Initially, the switch SW1 is closed; that is, current flows into the coil L1. Since the coil is a differ...

Volta Trucks, a disruptive full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, and services provider has confirmed the appointment of CPC Group, Europe’s largest composite manufacturing company, to develop and supply sustainable and recyclable composite exterior body panels for the Volta Zero. The Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner-city logistics. Sustainability The fully natural, lightweight, high-per...

Volta Trucks, a disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, and services provider has issued a guarded welcome to the publication of the UK Government’s Transport Decarbonization Plan but has called for a greater level of ambition to tackle the climate and air quality emergency faced by the environment. Transport Decarbonization Plan Chief Executive Officer of Volta Trucks, Essa Al-Saleh, said, “The publication of the UK Government’s Transport Decarbonization Pl...

Energy storage will play a key role in the transition to a cleaner, greener energy system based on renewable energy. Consequently, the global market for energy storage is expected to grow 55-65% per year for the next five years. Hence energy storage systems must operate safely. However, while the individual battery cells that make up such systems are typically individually certified as safe, there are big challenges in integrating them into a safe overall system as evidenced by the number of la...

DNV’s report - 'Rising to the challenge of a hydrogen economy' draws on a survey of more than 1,100 senior energy professionals and in-depth interviews with industry executives, on emerging hydrogen value chains, from production to consumption. hydrogen economy It suggests that more than just ambitions, the hydrogen pledges, plans, and pilots of recent years have evolved into concrete commitments, investments, and full-scale projects. Some 84% of senior energy professionals believe that...

IEEMA “Women in Power Chapter” organized its first event, “Prarambh”- A Journey towards Self-Belief on July 27, 2021. The event was inaugurated by Sister BK Shivani, Spiritual Leader, and Motivator, and witnessed an interactive session by Ms. Seema Gupta, Director (Operations), PGCIL. Other dignitaries present during the inauguration were Mr. Anil Saboo, President of IEEMA, Mr. Vijay Karia and Mr. Neeraj Nanda, Vice Presidents of IEEMA, and Ms. Mira Parasuram, Chairperso...

The China Electricity Council has recently announced the energy efficiency benchmarking results of thermal power units in the power industry in 2020. Shanghai Electric's electromechanical equipment is used in all of the units on the AAAAA-level list in the ultra-supercritical 1000 MW wet-cooling category for the third year in a row. And Shanghai Electric has supplied electromechanical furnaces to 61.6% of all the units listed. thermal power generation The benchmarking activity has selected th...

The energy transition is one of the greatest contemporary challenges facing the Netherlands. On 24th June, 2021, IFV and DNV signed a letter of intent, regarding their collaboration on a safe energy transition. Based on a shared vision of a safe energy transition, the Netherlands Institute for Safety (IFV) and DNV have the ambition to intensify their strategic collaboration, in the coming years, in order to make a bigger joint impact and to be able to make a greater contribution to a safe energ...

A trend-setting project on climate protection has now been launched by three traditional companies along the Rhine and Ruhr, in Germany. It is planned to supply industrial waste heat from thyssenkrupp Steel to the König brewery through a new steam transfer line managed by E.ON, in order to provide the thermal energy required for the brewery processes. E.ON signs long-term cooperation agreement For this purpose, waste heat steam from steel production at thyssenkrupp Steel’s Ruhrort...

RECOM has launched an eighth-brick DC/DC converter series with 9-60 VDC input and optional 12, 24, or 48 V outputs rated at 150 W. The RPA150E series has an industry-standard pin-out with outputs trimmable over a wide ±20% range to include 28 V for avionic systems and 57 V for PoE applications. The 6:1 input range covers nominal 12, 24, and 48 V system rails with sufficient margin to include 48 V battery charging voltage and 12 V battery cranking voltage dips. High efficiency of the RPA...

DENSO, a mobility supplier announced it invested in Seurat Technologies, participating in the metal additive manufacturer’s Series B funding round. The investment will help speed the development and commercialization of Seurat’s patented additive manufacturing technology and is DENSO’s latest move to bolster its digital transformation. Area Printing™ technology Seurat’s Area Printing™ technology allows manufacturers to print metal parts at scale Seurat&rsq...

E.ON will continue its successful cooperation with RWTH Aachen University and has extended the existing cooperation agreement for another five years. A corresponding agreement was signed on 23 June by E.ON Board Member, Dr. Karsten Wildberger and the Rector of RWTH Aachen University, Professor Ulrich Rüdiger. Energy and sustainability research "With the new cooperation agreement, we will particularly promote research projects in the areas of energy and sustainability research, energy sys...

Ultra-premium spirits business, Edrington, has signed up to a four-year deal with EDF that will see their business supplied with 100% renewable energy from October 2021. Energy Edge Consulting, Edrington’s energy advisor, worked with EDF to structure the agreement which will help Edrington meet its sustainability needs and support their ambition of being carbon neutral by 2030.  This will mean that all of Edrington’s Scottish distilleries, The Macallan, Highland Park, and...

Every developer looks forward to the moment when he knows that his prototype is finally working, all key functions have been realized and the software is fully implemented except for the diagnostic functions. At the next meeting, he proudly announces that all that is needed at this stage is the EMC approval and a suitable power supply.  However, given the limited resources, designing a power supply in-house is not an option, as crucial deadlines would be missed. The team thus agrees to go...

RECOM is launching its 16:1 ultra-wide input high-isolation quarter-brick DC/DC converter, ideal for rail and harsh industrial applications. The input range of the RPA150Q series is 14.4 V to 170 V (200 V for 1 s), and fully regulated available outputs are 12, 24, or 54 VDC with wide +10/−20% trim range (+18/−20% for 24 V output).  Efficiency is high across the operating range, and with sufficient airflow, 150 W output is available from −40°C up to at least 65&de...

In-Charge Energy, the pioneer in turnkey commercial fleet EV infrastructure solutions, has announced its latest hardware offerings for fleet EV charging. These innovative products address the unique reliability, durability, accessibility, and serviceability needs of fleet owners, managers, and drivers from nighttime visibility and safety to ruggedness for extreme weather conditions. User-friendly charging options A well-designed charging infrastructure can optimize an entire fleet, reducing t...

Axpo is further strengthening its position in the UK energy market. Its subsidiary, Axpo UK Ltd and French solar developer, Voltalia have signed a new ten-year, fixed price power purchase agreement (PPA), it was announced recently. Thereby, Axpo UK will purchase 100% of the electricity, Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs), and Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) from Voltalia’s 7.2 MW Tonge solar park near Sittingbourne, in Kent, England. Axpo - Voltalia partnership Axpo...

The Technology Progress Report, a new supplement to DNV’s annual Energy Transition Outlook, considers safety, efficiency, and competitiveness as well as the technical capability of these technologies, to deliver the deep decarbonization the world is striving for. decarbonized energy system Remi Eriksen, the Group President and CEO of DNV said, “The world needs to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system, reducing emissions by around 8% each year to ensure an energy...

OverIT looks forward to hosting the next OverIT Partners’ Training! Sessions will start on June 22nd, and last until June 24th, 2021. During the Training, partners will get the chance to learn how to implement the FSM solution. If users are interested in participating, please check out the registration page and learn how to become an OverIT Partner. Why join the Partner Training? The role of AI and AR is poised to grow tremendously in the coming years as organiz...

At Electric Ireland, they understand these are difficult times for their customers. One of their most frequently asked questions from customers is how to know if their bill is accurate.  There are supports in place to help with understanding energy bills and ensuring they are accurate. Most of these involve submitting own meter reading, and Electric Ireland have made it simpler than ever to submit their read in a way that suits them best. Why is there a need to submit meter reading? If t...

Railways are relied upon as a means for transporting passengers and goods across short, medium, and long distances. In modern railway systems, electricity is a convenient source to power an efficient mass transportation system. An important part of this electrical system is the traction power substations whose function is to convert the incoming commercial electrical supply to a form usable by the motive power on the train. traction power systems  The electrical energy from the traction...