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ASTM B344 - 11 standard specification for drawn or rolled nickel-chromium and nickel-chromium-iron alloys for electrical heating elements

1.1 This specification covers annealed, drawn, or rolled shapes for electrical heating purposes, of alloys having the nominal compositions of 80 % nickel and 20 % chromium; 60 % nickel, 16 % chromium, and remainder iron; and 35 % nickel, 20 % chromium, and remainder iron. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses ...

Nov. 18, 2011

By ASTM International

Enolitech-Vinitaly 2017: Heating belt EH-Powerbelt

Cofilea has developed, especially for the sectors based on the production of wine, oil and food, the electric heating belts EH-POWERBELT, easy to install on already existing, non-conditioned, tanks and suitable for heating and the control of the temperature of food and liquids contained into tanks, cisterns and barrels made of metal , fiberglass and ...

Oct. 14, 2019

By Cofilea srl

Electrical heating textile ET-1000 at EXPO 2015

CEI of Turin (Foreign Centre for Internationalization), when selecting a group of companies which symbolize in a major way high quality Piedmontese production, design, innovation and creativity, has chosen to bring Cofilea to Expo 2015 (The Universal Exposition Milano 2015, Italy), whose theme is “Feeding the planet, energy for life”. Inside the Italy Pavilion, at the Piedmone ...

Oct. 14, 2019

By Cofilea srl

WBA meet 39 Embassies in Stockholm

WBA meet with 39 Embassies in Stockholm on the 4th of December for promotion of the World Bioenergy Conference 2014. Click Here to download the full press release. Representatives from 39 embassies and trade offices from around the world gathered at the beginning of December for the traditional get-together held by Elmia and the Swedish Bioenergy Association Svebio to focus on the latest news ...

Dec. 19, 2013

By World Bioenergy Association (WBA)

20% renewable energy by 2020

The European Union has set itself the goal of raising the share of renewable energy sources in the final energy consumption of the Union from 8.5% in 2005 to 20% in 2020. This is an ambitious objective, but it is a necessary contribution to the global fight against climate change and towards better control over our energy dependence. Governments have a crucial role to play through their good ...

Jan. 17, 2008

By European Commission, Environment DG

ASTM F1963 - 05(2011) Standard Specification for Deep-Fat Fryers, Gas or Electric, Open

This specification covers the design and construction of commercial deep fat fryers which use electricity or gas as the heat source. These units are also known as fryers and are for use in commercial and institutional food service establishments. These open deep fat fryers are classified by type, size, grade, and class. Different types are classified according to where each type ...

Feb. 2, 2012

By ASTM International

EU to Introduce Energy Rating Labels for Heat Pumps

The EU has changed the way it rates heat pumps and we have more news about it at Groundsun.co.uk. Just as is the case for a lot of other domestic electrical appliances, heat pumps and a number of other items wil now soon have energy data attached to them by law within the EU. This will ensure that the top and most efficient heat pumps on the market will be labelled and are clear to see. Click ...

Jul. 22, 2015

By Ground Sun

Factsheets deliver insights on experiences from the German Energiewende for Poland

Ecofys published first results from a project that is aimed at Polish decision makers and experts. In this project, Ecofys and its partners developed four factsheets and a workshop series. The objective is to initiate a dialogue, and exchange experiences gained in the implementation of Germany’s energy transition and climate policy. As an input to the dialogue, four factsheets were ...

Apr. 3, 2017

By Ecofys

New possibilities for solar power

Two Queen's researchers have contributed to a significant breakthrough in solar technology. Their research has led to a new solar photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system that generates both electricity and heat. Solar PVTs are normally made with crystal silicon cells which generate electricity, but little heat. Stephen Harrison and Joshua Pearce (Mechanical and Materials Engineering) designed and ...

Jul. 10, 2012

By FLS Energy

National Survey Reveals Americans Support Transition from Fossil Fuels to Electricity

According to the latest nationwide consumer survey from the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC), many U.S. consumers express a willingness to transition from fossil fuels to electricity for transportation, heating, cooking and water heating. As electricity generation in the U.S. becomes increasingly cleaner, electrification is gaining momentum among electric utilities and policymakers as a ...

Jun. 10, 2020

By Smart Grid Observer

Is Canary Wharf about to become the world’s smartest development?

James Murray, Editor of BusinessGreen magazine, takes a look at the success of the Cognicity Challenge and how its is paving the way for Canary Wharf to become a smart city test bed. SEaB Energy was proud to be a Cognicity Challenge winner earlier this year and we’re now working towards implementing our small-scale power plants on the Canary Wharf estate. Our technology will convert food ...

Aug. 17, 2015

By SEaB Power Ltd.

AEBIOM and EBA publishes a position paper on sustainability of solid and gaseous biomass

AEBIOM and EBA publishes a position paper on sustainability of solid and gaseous biomass. The two associations support the introduction of sustainability scheme for solid and gaseous biomass if such criteria ensures a harmonised framework in the EU, flexibility by taking into account the existing schemes, cost effectiveness by diminishing administrative burden and equal level playing field. ...

May 30, 2011

By Bioenergy Europe

MIT students seek to harness waste heat

MIT's cogeneration plant, which provides most of the electricity, heat and air conditioning for the campus, could get even more efficient if a team of students' project to harness surplus heat works as expected. Andy Muto and Daniel Kraemer, graduate students in mechanical engineering, and Bryan Ho, a graduate student in materials science and engineering, have been working together on a ...

Jul. 25, 2008

By MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Entropy Solutions develops shape-stabilized versions of 2 PureTemp PCMs

Entropy Solutions has developed shape-stabilized versions of two of its PureTemp biobased phase change materials. These gelled PCMs maintain their shape even as the PCM cycles between solid and liquid form, absorbing, storing and releasing thermal energy as needed in temperature-control applications. Potential uses include building materials, underfloor electric heating systems and shipping ...

Aug. 3, 2016

By PureTemp LLC

Danbury manufacturer gets $8 million federal contract to prove nuclear alternative - NewsTimes

FuelCell Energy has an $8 million contract from the U.S. Department of Energy, one with the promise of extending the purpose of the nation’s aging fleet of nuclear power plants - not to mention a possible new lease on life for the Danbury-based company’s fuel cells. DOE will test whether nuclear plants can diversify their business model by diverting excess electricity and heat ...

Oct. 12, 2020

By FuelCell Energy Inc.

EIA: cold January temperatures affected U.S. use of power and natural gas

Colder-than-normal U.S. temperatures in January, particularly in the Southeast, drove up the use of electric power and natural gas, according to DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA). In the South Census Region, where about 60% of households use electricity as their primary space heating fuel, residential electricity sales increased by about 12% in January, relative to January 2009. Most ...

Feb. 17, 2010

By U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

California Utilities Issue Draft Solicitation for Dairy Biomethane Pilot Projects

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Southwest Gas jointly issued a draft solicitation yesterday (1/18) for dairy biomethane pilot projects under California Senate Bill (SB) 1383. Proposed projects must demonstrate an ability to capture and process biogas from dairy cows to produce renewable natural gas, ...

Jan. 22, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

DCO Energy to Develop State-of-the-Art Microgrid System at Montclair State University

DCO Energy and Montclair State University recently announced that they are expanding their existing partnership to create and develop a state-of-the-art microgrid on the institution's campus. Upon completion of this new project, Montclair State University will be one of only a few educational institutions in NJ to have a fully integrated microgrid, a localized energy grid with independent ...

Mar. 29, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

Energy Department Announces Up to $7 Million to Expand Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency on Tribal Lands

The Energy Department today announced up to $7 million to deploy clean energy and energy efficiency projects in tribal communities, reducing reliance on fossil fuel, and promoting economic development. The Tribal Energy Program, in cooperation with the Department's Office of Indian Energy, will help Native American tribes, tribal energy resource development organizations, and tribal consortia to ...

Jul. 17, 2014

By US Department of Energy

Virginia Tech Discusses Central Steam Plant, Green RFP Program & More

Sustainability Manager, Karlee Siepierski talks about the unique Central Steam Plant that provides heat, hot water and electricity, the Green RFP Program and all the sustainability initiatives on ...

Feb. 14, 2019

By Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)