Beijing's problem: to reduce its emissions of NOx (oxides of nitrogen) from boilers for public health. Strict limits on NOx emissions from boilers were introduced to fight smog in Beijing. Dr. Gregory Zdaniuk, Joel Moreau and Lu Liu are studying the use of wet combustion, a subject mentioned [...]
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Convert CO2 (+ water + electricity) into ethanol fuel by "nano-spike" catalysis!
Nano-Spike catalysis; Discovery of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory made a little ... by chance! The process makes it possible to obtain ethanol from CO2, electricity and water in the presence of a specific nano-catalyst called Nano-Spike. The reported return on electricity is 60 to 70%, which is acceptable provided renewable electricity is used (the process [...]
electric transport (Lipo) Heat VS (petrol): criteria for choosing a battery and comparative calculations
The performance of electric transport depends strongly on the quality of their batteries. It is currently the real Achilles heel that limits the development of electric propulsion, both in road transport, maritime and ... that air obviously. We present a quick state of the art Lithium-Polymer battery performance currently on the [...]
The architectural competition (s) simple (s) Algeco
For 5ème consecutive year, Algeco brand launched a competition for young architects and interior architecture students and design
Design of an Archimedes screw for hydropower - INSA Strasbourg
Dimensioning of an Archimedes screw for hydropower - INSA Strasbourg. Optimization of an Archimedes screw for the production of energy in micro-hydroelectric plants. KEYWORDS: Fluid Mechanics, Renewable Energy, Micro Hydroelectric, Archimedes' Screw, Experimentation Abstract The use of the Archimedean screw in micro-hydroelectric plants is a way […]
Legnobloc, wooden cinder block with insulation BBC
Video presentation of the Legnobloc, cinder block made of cementitious wood. With the integration of polystyrene insulation, this block of cement wood (at least on paper) offers very good thermal and mechanical performance for low-energy buildings (BBC) and the RT2012 standard. Read more, discussion and technical characteristics: Legnobloc, the cinder block in [...]
Pulsating Auer, pulsating gas condensing boiler
Videos showing the Pulse of Auer, a gas boiler inspired by the Pulso Reactor in aeronautics (in particular used by the flying bomb V1) How does it work? The innovation of the Pulsatoire boiler introduces a real technological revolution in the world of gas boilers. More economical, more environmentally friendly, easier to use and install, this combustion boiler [...]
New petrol engine: VCR, motors with variable compression ratio
Introduction on variable compression ratio engines: interest and general presentation by Adrian CLENCI and Pierre PODEVIN. University of Pitesti, Romania. Introduction One of the essential features of the automobile engine is its wide operating range in terms of engine speeds and loads. The full […]
Automotive: MCE-5 the variable compression engine VCR-i
Presentation of the MCE5, 1er engine in the world VCR (Variable Compression Rate) to be on the way of industrialization MCE5 is an internal combustion engine which constitutes a major evolution (technological leap) since it allows to vary the rate of Compression cylinder by cylinder with VCR-i technology. In addition, the MCE5, [...]
PlasmHyRad combustion assisted Plasma and Hydrogen Radicals
PlasmHyRad project, Hydrogen and Radical assisted combustion. By JM Cornier, University of Orléans, GREMI - CNRS - MINISTRY OF RESEARCH. Plasma ionization project of combustion air and fuel to improve the efficiency and decontamination of internal combustion engines. The tests involve methane, the simplest of [...]