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Russia and green energy: a long way to go
The potential of renewable energy in Russia may become the answer to experts’ warnings about future depletion of country's energy...Multipurpose ROV support vessel
Vessel had been performing electromagnetic offshore exploration in the Barents Sea, operating from Hammerfest in Northern NorwayHeat shrink tubing gives maximum protection
Suitable as a jacketing material for military ground vehicle cables and harnesses; also meets the challenging demands of motor sport...
Energy
Kinetic energy recovery system
Bosch Motorsport is working on a kinetic energy recovery system and will offer users the choice of a lithium-ion battery or flywheel energy storage deviceAdvanced biological waste treatment facility opens
New Earth Solutions open advanced biological waste treatment facility as commissioned by local authority in UKEnergy-efficient chokes for inverters in wind turbines
The low-loss chokes stand out through their maintenance-free design and long service life, says SMP160 watt power supply offers 92 per cent
Typical applications include telecoms, datacoms, industrial control, test and measurement and security systems, says PowerstaxElectronics
Rugged rotary sensor is factory-programmable
A new SRH500P rotary sensor from Penny + Giles is said to be the most configurable device of its type that the company has ever producedRugged rotary sensor is factory-programmable
Vacuum component market continues to grow
At a value of almost $5bn, the vacuum component market grew 12 per cent in 2007, despite a turndown in the semiconductor vacuum marketSystem cut costs and time-to-market for base station
HiperMAX base station offers both fixed and mobile WiMAX capabilities including a software-only upgrade for carriers who have already deployed the former solution
Power
Russia and green energy: a long way to go
The potential of renewable energy in Russia may become the answer to experts’ warnings about future depletion of country's energy resourcesOld ideas re-examined in race to harness the sun, wind and waves
Researchers are developing innovative forms of alternative energy technology. Drake Calvin takes a look at some of the exciting new examplesAir/gas flow meter now withstands 850°F (454°C)
For use in high temperature processes including coal-fired power plants, chemical refining, steel manufacturingMarket for PV raw materials to shift in buyers' favour
Global supply of polysilicon is expected to double in 2009, while demand will grow by only 34 per cent, says iSuppli predictsOil & Gas
Helmet offers protection in extreme environments
Protection system incorporates a full face visor and is fully compatible with Draeger breathing apparatus and communications equipmentHelmet offers protection in extreme environments
Modular parallel fixed bed reactor accelerates experimental throughput
Technology targets refining and petrochemicals as well as in emerging areas such as biofeedstock and biofuel applicationsPipe can be laid across uneven seafloor areas
Technology enables companies to pre-trench and remodel sections of seabed that were previously impenetrableDesign
Design guidelines to help improve inclusivity
ISO has developed data and guidelines to help ensure products, services and environments can be used by the elderly and disabledLVDTs suit high-frequency measurement tasks
New spring-return LVDTs from RDP Electronics feature a high spring rate and low moving mass so measurements can be made at rates up to 1000HzMind maps can be freely shared online
The latest version of Mindmanager is complemented by a new Mindmanager Web tool that enables mind maps to be freely shared via the internetHigh performance clamps for the new Boeing 787
Performance clamps consist of Victrex Peek polymer, a high performance thermoplastic, that is over-moulded with a silicone rubber cushionProcess
Gas monitor for accurate toxic and combustible gas detection
AutoTest feature removes the need for manual checking and gives the D12 the lowest cost of ownership of any gas detectorGas monitor for accurate toxic and combustible gas detection