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South Korea completes ITER vacuum vessel sector delivery
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 South Korea has concluded its delivery of four vacuum vessel sectors for the ITER fusion reactor, marking a major milestone in the international project underway in Cadarache, France. These components, essential for sustaining the high-vacuum environment necessary for nuclear fusion, were transported to ITER's construction site following a series of shipments that began in 2020. The ITER vacuum vessel, weighing 5,000 tons and comprising nine sectors and 44 ports, is designed to contain the ultra-h ... read more |
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Decarbonizing heavy industry with thermal batteriesBoston MA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Whether you're manufacturing cement, steel, chemicals, or paper, you need a large amount of heat. Almost without exception, manufacturers around the world create that heat by burning fossil fuels. ... more 
Breakthrough in heat-to-electricity conversion demonstrated in tungsten disilicideTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Thermoelectric materials play a key role in energy efficiency, converting waste heat into electricity. These materials are particularly valuable in industrial and automotive settings, where engines ... more 
ODS FeCrAl alloys show durability in liquid metal flow at fusion reactor temperaturesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) have successfully demonstrated the durability of oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) FeCrAl alloys under conditions mimicking those in f ... more 
Engineers develop additive for affordable renewable energy storageLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 Advancing the promise of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, University of Wisconsin - Madison researchers have designed a water-soluble chemical additive to improve bromide-based aqueous ... more |
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Spinning fusion fuel for efficiencyPlainsboro NJ (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 A different mix of fuels with enhanced properties could overcome some of the major barriers to making fusion a more practical energy source, according to a new study. The proposed approach wou ... more 
RTX's Raytheon secures U.S. Army contract for wireless power beamingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Raytheon, a business segment of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has secured a contract from the U.S. Army to advance directed energy wireless power beaming systems. This technology aims to improve power distributi ... more 
Tackling the energy revolution, one sector at a timeBoston MA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 As a major contributor to global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the transportation sector has immense potential to advance decarbonization. However, a zero-emissions global supply chain requires re ... more 
NASA opens Power Systems essay contest for K12 studentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA has launched the fourth annual Power to Explore Student Challenge, inviting U.S. students from kindergarten through 12th grade to submit essays envisioning new nuclear-powered missions to any m ... more 
In search of high-performance materials for fusion reactorsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 Nuclear fusion promises an abundant and environmentally friendly energy source, yet developing reactors that can harness it efficiently remains a challenge. Key among these challenges is identifying ... more |
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Texas A&M to train machine learning tools to design materials for fusion power plants
College Station TX (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 As the search for renewable energy sources continues, fusion energy emerges as a strong candidate. Researchers from the Texas A and M Engineering Experiment Station have received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to train machine learning tools in the discovery of new materials for fusion power plants. An integral part of a fusion power plant is its first wall, or the interior surface that faces the plasma during energy production. The str ... read more 
Direct Observation of Space Charge Layers Inside Fuel Cell ElectrolytesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 A team of researchers from The University of Tokyo has successfully observed the space charge layers inside the solid electrolyte of a fuel cell, providing important insights into their existence an ... more |
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Silk Thread Innovation Powers Smart Textile TechnologyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Imagine a sweater that can generate power for health-monitoring electronics or charge your mobile phone while you exercise. This has remained a challenge because materials that are both effective co ... more 
Exploring the cost and feasibility of battery-electric shipsBerkeley CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 Retrofitting a portion of the US shipping fleet from internal combustion engines to battery-electric systems could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be largely cost effective by 2035 ... more 
EU's extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs angers BeijingBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 The EU's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars prompted anger from Beijing on Wednesday, after an anti-subsidy probe concluded China's support undercut European automakers. ... more 
Big increase of zinc battery lifespan could boost energy storageBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 A major step forward in energy storage technology may soon change the way large amounts of electricity are stored for renewable energy solutions. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TU ... more 
Fusion energy could play a major role in the global response to climate changeBoston MA (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 For many decades, fusion has been touted as the ultimate source of abundant, clean electricity. Now, as the world faces the need to reduce carbon emissions to prevent catastrophic climate change, ma ... more |
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