Hydro Energy Articles
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Various Kinds Of Concrete Pumps & Their Various Applications
A concrete pump is definitely a important tool for each and every concrete small business owner. You can use them for a variety of applications so that you can complete the projects you are concentrating on. You can find different kinds of concrete pumps, every one of that can have advantages and disadvantages. Generally speaking, all of them work in an exceedingly similar manner. What you need ...
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Unique Full-Scale PTO System Bi-Directional Wind Tunnel Test Facility - Case Study
Wave energy converters are generally placed in a very harsh environment and are hard to access due to their location and/or unfavorable weather conditions. With this in mind a full-scale wind tunnel test facility capable of simulating a variety of wave heights and wave periods has been built to fully test and validate Aquanet's full-scale 1MW rated capacity Power Take-Off system (PTO). The unique ...
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RWANDA Case study
Introduction Rwanda is located in the eastern part of the central part of the African continent. The water in this region is polluted due to many effects such as mud, leaves falling from trees, branch pieces, etc. The water is polluted due to the presence of communities in the upper parts of the water. Considering this, any damage to the system will adversely affect the living conditions in the ...
By ADENCO
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Spotters in Lake Winnipesaukee with NERACOOS to improve the National Weather Service forecasts
The motivation for just about everything the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems (NERACOOS) does is quite simple: if the people who rely on ocean observing data have a problem, NERACOOS and their network of partners will try to fix it. Last month, NERACOOS got a chance to help the National Weather Service (NWS), one of the biggest users of ocean observing data, ...
By Sofar Ocean
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How Jennette`s Pier and CSI Use Spotters to Enhance Wave Energy Development
Image Above: Dr. Mike Muglia during a test article deployment for the Waves to Water Prize competition at Jennette’s Pier. The Spotter buoy in the background is deployed at one of two MHK test sites at the pier. The Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) is a multi-institutional research and education facility of the University of North Carolina System located on the ECU Outer Banks Campus on ...
By Sofar Ocean
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Iterating faster with a modular-first approach to hardware architecture
Sofar Ocean’s starting point Our oceans cover over 70% of our planet’s surface, drive our climate system, and carry over 90% of the world’s trade. Yet, ocean data is exceedingly sparse. At Sofar, we believe that more and better ocean data will contribute to a greater understanding of our environment, better decisions, improved business outcomes, and ultimately a more ...
By Sofar Ocean
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Protecting your Shipping Cargo During Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is well underway, and with an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season predicted, shipping companies will need every resource to keep operating on schedule these next few months. Hurricanes can do significant damage to supply chains. Hurricane Sandy in 2012 caused the loss of more than 15,000 containers and flooded 16,000 new vehicles. And, as climate change contributes to more ...
By Sofar Ocean
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How PTTEP Protects Thailand`s Maritime Environment with Smart Mooring - Case Study
2021/03 Green Buoy R3 Introduction: PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) is a flagship Thai oil and gas company with a mission to ensure a reliable source of energy supply and deliver sustainable values to all stakeholders. Due to the nature of the business, the majority of PTTEP operations are located offshore, adding to PTTEP’s duty to be a conscientious steward ...
By Sofar Ocean
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What is a Storm Surge and what Causes it?
are caused by the storm surge. Storm surges are dangerous not only for the abnormally powerful high tides that they produce but also for the lack of public awareness about how they work. Take, for instance, Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. When the tropical storm hit the Philippines, it brought a 7.5 meter storm surge to shore, causing the deaths of more than 7,000 people. Sadly, there were plenty of ...
By Sofar Ocean
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Ocean Intelligence getting the attention it deserves - thrilled to announce our Series B!
At Sofar, our mission is to build a more sustainable future powered by ocean intelligence. We deliver large-scale ocean data to accelerate climate insights and want to scale this and bring ocean data to the masses. We believe in ‘Oceans First.’ If we have to choose between more profit or a better ocean, we will choose the ocean, always. We only have one planet. We are all in this ...
By Sofar Ocean
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How is Ocean Heat Content Measured?
A new report from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that 2021 was the hottest year on record for our oceans. This is the sixth year in a row that a new high mark has been set, with 2021 data showing that the upper 2,000 meters of the ocean absorbed 14 more Zettajoules of heat energy than in 2020; for context, the total energy use for all humans globally in a single year is about 0.5 ...
By Sofar Ocean
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The Use of Buoys in the Ocean and What Weather Conditions they Measure
The first buoys deployed en masse to measure ocean conditions were envisioned as individual weather stations to help guide flights over the Atlantic. We’ve come a long way since the first transatlantic flight in 1927; today’s distributed sensor arrays produce the best weather forecasts. Dense readings from a variety of advanced sensors can help meteorologists, climate scientists, and ...
By Sofar Ocean
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Spotter network captures big waves during TC Cody & shock waves during the Hunga Tonga Eruption
Mid January, there were two highly significant (but unrelated) events in the Southern Pacific Ocean. Tropical Cyclone Cody made landfall in Fiji and brought heavy rainfall that caused major flooding. Then, just a few days later, the Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption spewed massive amounts of ash into the atmosphere and generated a destructive tsunami. Impacts from these devastating events were felt ...
By Sofar Ocean
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UNFCCC COP26: Building a Sustainable Ocean Economy to Fight Climate Change
The United Nations COP26 Climate Change Summit ended a few weeks ago, concluding two weeks of negotiations and planning to combat the impact of global warming around the world. World leaders gathered to update the Paris Agreement into action and create the “Paris Rulebook” that will govern how the world will actually reach the emission reduction goals set forth in the Agreement. ...
By Sofar Ocean
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Sustainable Electricity: One Step Closer to a Green Future
The continuous rise in carbon dioxide emissions for the last 30 years has led to increased atmospheric temperatures today. And the environment is getting more and more polluted due to the rapid industrialization and usage of fossil fuels for energy production. That is why there is a growing global demand for sustainable electricity, ensuring access to clean and affordable energy in order to stop ...
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Project - Tecta B16 Success Story - Denver Water (LR)
Denver Water is Colorado’s oldest and largest public water utility in the state and with its vast network of pipelines, reservoirs, rivers, and treatment plants, it serves approximately 300 square miles. Denver Water is responsible for the collection, storage, quality control, and distribution of drinking water. Support for the utility is not generated by taxes. In fact, it is water rates, ...
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Dam Structure Safety Installation and Repair Using Advanced Geosynthetic Technology
Dams and Spillways Are a Critical Part of U.S. Infrastructure With estimates of 84,000 structures nationwide, dams and spillways are essential for controlling flooding, water distribution and management, and providing hydroelectric power. Unfortunately, these structures cannot last forever. The average age of dams and spillways in the US is 57 years, seven years over the typical 50-year lifespan ...
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Industrial Wood Pallet Shredder for Sale
For pellet production in the part of world, the issue of lack of raw materials is increasingly becoming serious. At the same time, there is the problem of recycling by shredders and the use of wood waste that accumulates in landfills. Moreover, the largest share falls on containers and packaging: pallets wooden, including broken ones boxes made of boards and plywood demolished formwork, ...
By AIShred
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Powering Data Centers Through COVID-19 and Other Challenges - ASCO Power Technologies
ASCO Power TechnologiesData centers enable us to accomplish different tasks, from enabling smart home capabilities to making virtual calls possible. Their failure has significant impacts on productivity and our daily lives. Data center professionals are dedicated to ensuring that this industry has the power it needs to continue functioning. Gary Russinko, a Principal at kW Mission Critical ...
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5 Sustainable Practices for Your Business: Are You Doing Your Part?
When it comes to designing economic structures, most countries have opted for capitalistic or mixed business models. In order to run a country, the government requires a heavy amount of revenue, primarily generated by businesses and industries. In this article, we will be discussing some of the many business practices that can help reduce a range of climatic impacts [1], like deforestation, ...
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