Tokyo Electric Power Co. began efforts Wednesday to stem the possibility of a hydrogen explosion at the quake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex. The utility, known as Tepco, was preparing Wednesday night to deal with the potential that hydrogen gas in the plant's No. 1 reactor could come into contact with oxygen and explode—a scenario that could damage the … [Read more...]
Microsoft, Toyota Form Partnership for More Efficient Battery-Powered Cars
Microsoft Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. are forming a partnership to develop in-car electronics systems that help battery-powered vehicles run more efficiently. The companies will jointly invest $11.7 million in Toyota Media Service Co., a Toyota subsidiary that provides data services to drivers. The system will include navigation and in-car entertainment using Microsoft’s … [Read more...]
Self-Cooling Observed in Graphene Electronics
University of Illinois researchers found that graphene transistors have a nanoscale cooling effect that reduces their temperature. Led by mechanical science and engineering professor William King and electrical and computer engineering professor Eric Pop, the team will publish its findings in the April 3 advance online edition of the journal Nature Nanotechnology. The Illinois … [Read more...]
Niagara Thermal Products Acquires Thermshield
Niagara Thermal Products LLC’s acquisition of Thermshield, LLC brings together two companies in the design and supply of custom thermal solutions across a wide range of markets and applications. Niagara Thermal and Thermshield will continue to operate as separate business entities but will work together to evaluate integration opportunities in a thoughtful and well-planned … [Read more...]
Using Simulation to Improve Data Center Efficiency
This paper describes a new CFD-based modeling capability and design methodology that overcomes the limitations of conventional guidelines and traditional CFD-based approaches and is effective at addressing equipment related cooling and efficiency problems in the data center. Depending on circumstances, 30-50% improvement in cooling system efficiency can be achieved by this … [Read more...]
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