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The NWUAV MEMS Fuel Injection System uses Hewlett Packard Ink Jet technology to atomize a variety of fuels including JP5, JP8 and logistical fuels used in internal combustion engines. The system will allow longer duration flight times and reduced (green...
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The operation of a Westech solar collector is as follows: Solar radiation is absorbed by the evacuated tubes and converted into heat. Heat pipes conduct the heat from within the solar tube up to the header. Water is circulated through the header via intermittent...
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The Westech Evacuated Tube Solar Collector is a device that absorbs thermal energy from the sun and converts it into usable heat. The heat is normally absorbed by water, or a freeze resistant water mix, which can then be used to supplement hot water heating...
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If you’ve ever used a glass lined thermos, you know that a vacuum is an excellent insulator. Evacuated tubes absorb solar energy and convert it into heat for use in water heating. The insulation properties are such that while the inside of the tube may...
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We continue our interview with Preet Anand about the Refract House, which uses a holistic and environmentally conscious design to produce a contemporary architectural solution using highly efficient and sustainable systems and materials. The U.S. Department...
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For three weeks in October 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy will host the Solar Decathlon—a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient...
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When it comes to solar energy, the power of the solar array is only as strong as the weakest-performing panel. And in real-world conditions, where shade is common from sources like trees, chimneys, power lines and even bird droppings, solar efficiency...
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The Drake Landing Solar Community is a 52-home subdivision that uses the sun's energy to supply 90% of space heating and up to 70% of domestic hot water needs. The system uses 800 commercial solar collectors in conjunction with seasonal storage to...
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EnerWorks Rob Singlehurst describes their commercial Solar Water Heating systems and some recent case studies where these systems have been implemented. EnerWorks designs and manufactures solar heating equipment and solar collectors for commercial, industrial...
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EnerWorks Thermal Solar Water Heating systems offer significant energy savings. For Southern Ontario and Northern USA, for example, this savings averages at 50% per year for full-year operation. In more Southern climates such as southern USA, the appliance...
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In a typical household, water heating accounts for 25% of the energy used and produces an average of two tons of green house gas emissions annually. With the EnerWorks residential solar water heating appliances, renewable energy from the sun is used to...
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Sam Johnson, Chief Industrial Engineer and one of the driving forces behind Lightning Hybrids, gives us a glimpse into the colorful origins of this Loveland, Colorado company to round out our coverage on Engineering TV. This is a true example of an entrepreneurial...
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Jude Hueber reveals the process at Lightning Hybrids for designing and fabricating their LH4 and LH3 vehicles in-house, from the drivetrain and the body panels, to their own custom designed circuitry. Lightning Hybrids is an automotive research and manufacturing...
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Dan Johnson from Lightning Hybrids discusses their original design for the international Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE competition. They have an aggressive plan to win with their unique patent-pending biodiesel-hydraulic hybrid vehicle that...
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Engineering TV continues its in-depth coverage of Lightning Hybrids as Dan Johnson digs deeper into their hydraulic drivetrain design. He also addresses some questions about safety as well as how the weight of the system compares to an electric-hybrid...