Generating capacity was increased from 24kW per generator to 35kW by replacing the PV cells with new power modules

Changes in power generation driven by decentralised and dispersed generation locationsthe use of power transmission equipment up to the edge of its ratings and the influences coming from the deregulated power market including electricity trade will change the structure of power transmission systems.

The installations of wind farmsbio gas generationhydro power plantsand solar plants are widely spread in Europe. Many of them are installed at rural locations far away from the load centres.

Competition is remaining fierce among automation suppliers keen to provide the most integrated and energy efficient solutions to their customers. Sean Ottewell outlines the latest developments

A technology that involves applying a finely calibrated magnetic field directly onto gas and fuel pipes is generating dramatic savings

Inverter drives can make a substantial contribution to reduced energy costs for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems

As energy costs skyrocket, IT departments are facing increased C-level demands to bring the...  

And growing public concern over the long-term health of our planet has forward-thinking corporations (as well as governments) looking at ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Clearlyimproved electrical efficiency within the IT room – the ‘greening of the data centre’ – has become a priority.

APC has been in the forefront of the movement to lower the overall power consumption of data centres around the world.

Hydrogen cells are no longer viewed as fringe technology with little hope of penetrating mass markets

FP7) for research and technological development is the EU’s main instrument for funding research...  

FP7 is the natural successor to FP6, but is both larger and more comprehensive. A budget of E53.2b over its seven-year lifespan is the largest allocation yet for any such programme.

Energy proposals

and nowas large-scale hydro-generation looks to move downstreamout of our rivers and our estuaries and further out into our open seasit is hardly surprising that researchers are examining the energy-harvesting potential of another stage of the water cycle – rainfall.

was recently flagged off by Eva Luise Koehlerwife of German President Horst Koehler. " SkySails’ first cargo ship, with a huge computer-controlled kite, was recently flagged off by...  

The ship MV Beluga SkySails started its maiden voyage from the city of BremerhavenGermany to South & North America (and back) and the SkySails-System with its 1722 square-foot towing kite has been put into operation successfully.

Both units will operate alternatively to support testing and commissioning of a two train LNG processing plant

Gauges, from TC Fluid Control, are not affected by high temperatures, shocks, vibration, vacuum or foaming contents

Interface can be rotated and tilted

with particular focus on NFC/RFID and ultra low-cost integrated circuit (IC) and RF electronic designIRT is pushing cost performance to enable clients to get maximum utility for minimum cost.

sit right in the centre of this flourishing industry.

 

Despite the incresing trend to large digital chips, analogye electronics is still playing an increasingly important role in system design

Artisan Software Tools in CheltenhamUKhas been bought out by its managementwhile anotherTelelogic in MalmoSwedenwas acquired by IBM at the beginning of April to sit alongside its Rational tool for IT system developers.

Peter Vianden looks at varying approaches to improving the product engineering process for connection technology

The success of near field communication short range radio technology depends on its large-scale adoption by enterprises and consumers

Gerd Lammers and Christian Eder look at multi-core hard- and software technology for industrial applications