Energy Efficiency

Calorimeters for thermal propagation research on Lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries have the advantages of high energy density, fast charge/discharge ability, no memory effect and low self-discharge. The last step is to prevent the propagation of the thermal runaway from one cell to the neighbouring cells. A heater mat is attached to cell 2 and the heat shield material to be tested is installed between cells 3 and 4 and below the lid (s. 1). The improved protection material DEFENSOR MULTIFLEX® from HKO Group, which was tested in this example, is able to delay the thermal propagation to cell 4 by 9 minutes. The temperature on the top of the lid, the so-called cold side temperature, stayed below 80 °C during the whole test, whereas temperatures of up to 850 °C were reached inside the battery box. There is still a lot of discussion and ongoing research in this article is published under Creative Commons license CC-BY, is published by the Calorimeter Center.

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Building More Powerful Batteries Possible with New Electrode Design
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Building More Powerful Batteries Possible with New Electrode Design

A new battery concept could lead to safe all-solid-state batteries. The idea is based on the long-sought goal of using pure lithium metal as one of the batterys two electrodes. An electrolyte allows lithium ions to travel back .

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New green tech generates electricity from atmospheric humidity
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New green tech generates electricity from atmospheric humidity

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have created a device that uses a natural protein to create electricity from moisture in the air. The Air-gen connects electrodes to the protein nanowires in such a way that electrical current is generated from the water.

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Why and how to modernize your switchgear
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Why and how to modernize your switchgear

There is a significant increase in the number of industries that are installing switchgear. An outdated system can mean disruption of services and major financial losses. Every organization must upgrade and modernize its switchgear. Let us understand how this can be achieved.

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In and out with 10-minute electrical vehicle recharge
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In and out with 10-minute electrical vehicle recharge

Penn State engineers have demonstrated that they can charge an electrical vehicle in ten minutes. Lithium-ion batteries degrade when rapidly charged at ambient temperatures under 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The rapid cooling of battery would be accomplished using cooling system designed into .

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Electric Vehicles & Heat Pumps: Electric motors play a crucial role in the energy transition
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Electric Vehicles & Heat Pumps: Electric motors play a crucial role in the energy transition

Electric motors are implicated in two major decarbonisation options involving electrification: electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps. Electrical power sector is the fastest to decarbonise because of the wide variety of carbon-free energy sources that can generate electricity.

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ICP partners made it!
Energy Efficiency

ICP partners made it!

ICP Europe is tackling two of the main drivers for energy efficiency markets. Investor Ready Energy EfficiencyTM (IREE) certification scheme in local countries. ICP has trained more than 450 Project Developers and Quality Assurance Assessors across Europe on its.

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Energy Efficiency

Outokumpu Cools Machine Shop using natural Elements

Outokumpu has chosen a solution that saves energy compared with more conventional alternatives. One is to use outdoor air, the other to use industrial water from a nearby river and cool the air through existing cooling coils and a SWEP B649 braz.

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Outokumpu Cools Machine Shop using natural Elements

Energy Efficiency

Significant cost savings & lowered CO2 Emissions through efficient Heat-Recovery Solutions

Airflux selected SWEP as a partner for two main reasons. One of our main partners was already successfully integrating SWEPs brazed plate heat exchangers in their systems. Marc Delannoy, General Manager Airflux said commission.

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Significant cost savings & lowered CO2 Emissions through efficient Heat-Recovery Solutions

Utilize all the available energy — Heat recovery
Energy Efficiency

Utilize all the available energy — Heat recovery

Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger (BPHE) technology offers the most efficient recovery of heat. BPHEs are an integral tool that allow extra heat to be extracted from the refrigeration system. In many cases, the reduction in wasted.

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