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Geospatial software development company, Idan Computers, has used the TatukGIS Developer Kernel in C++Builder to develop an interesting new solution to streamline the planning of solar energy projects for residential and industrial rooftops. The Idan Solar Panels Planner (ISPP) is a complete solution from start to finish, providing tools to efficiently survey a site by aerial drone, generate an ...
German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex SE (ETR:NDX1) has announced a significant new order in Austria, further solidifying its presence in the European renewable energy market. The contract, awarded by Austrian utility KELAG, involves the supply and installation of seven N163/6.X turbines for the upcoming 47.6-MW Lavamund wind park. This key project, located in southern Austria near the borders ...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has signed a new agreement with Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) local retail electricity supplier, MPower, to deliver power to its Poblacion Water Treatment Plant in Muntinlupa City and 54 other water and wastewater facilities. The partnership supports Maynilad’s ongoing efforts to improve energy efficiency and ...
Pyrolysis is a thermal degradation process that breaks down complex polymer chains in the absence of oxygen. When applied to rubber, pyrolysis can convert waste materials such as tires or industrial rubber into valuable products such as fuel oil, carbon black, and steel wire. The process involves heating the rubber to a specific temperature, which varies slightly depending on the type of rubber ...
The cost of pyrolysis reactors is influenced by a range of factors, including reactor type, processing capacity, material quality, safety systems, and market factors. Below is an analysis of the key elements that impact the cost of pyrolysis reactors: Reactor Type and Design The design and type of pyrolysis reactors significantly affect their cost. Traditional reactors, such as those with partial ...
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is rarely used in pyrolysis processes—whether for waste-to-energy, fuel production, or chemical recycling—due to severe environmental hazards, equipment damage risks, and poor economic viability associated with its chlorine-rich composition. Below is a detailed breakdown of the core reasons: 1. Releases Highly Toxic Chlorinated Compounds PVC contains ~57% ...
Pyrolysis oil, produced through thermal decomposition of waste materials like tires and plastics, isn’t suitable for direct use in automobiles or motor vehicles. This is largely due to its chemical composition, relatively high viscosity, and the presence of impurities. However, it does have significant potential in other areas. Characteristics of Pyrolysis Oil Pyrolysis oil, often referred ...
Chinese power equipment maker Dongfang Electric Corp has successfully installed a 26-MW offshore wind turbine at its Dongying testing and certification innovation base, touted as the world’s largest in terms of single-unit capacity and rotor diameter. The turbine generates 62 kWh of electricity per rotation, and with an average wind speed of 10 meters per second, it can produce ...
German solar technology company Solar Fabrik GmbH announced plans to supply photovoltaic (PV) modules for two new solar parks in Germany totaling 35 MW in capacity. Solar Fabrik will partner with solar installer ASH Solar GmbH & Co KG to develop a 26.7-MW ground-mounted solar system in Bad Orb, located in central Germany. Additionally, the collaboration includes an 8.3-MW project near ...
Accelera, Cummins Inc’s (NYSE:CMI) zero-emission technologies division, has delivered a 35-MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser to Linde Plc (NASDAQ:LIN) for its green hydrogen production plant in Niagara Falls, New York. Announced Wednesday, this shipment marks Accelera’s largest electrolyser deployment globally, surpassing previous projects of 20 MW in Quebec, Canada, ...
Algae & Operational Challenges Algae, microscopic organisms found in surface waters, can create significant operational challenges for power plants that depend on lakes, reservoirs, or cooling ponds for their water supply. How algae impact power plant operations is a broad subject and understand this is very crucial. Blue green algae are a common culprit in harmful algal blooms and can ...