Although the basic concept of electrostatic attraction has been known since ancient times, it was only in the 17th century that scientists began to systematically investigate electrostatics. One of ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. People from ancient times knew that ...

Electrostatic actuators are simple and lightweight devices that emulate human muscles. However, their usage has primarily been restricted to moving small devices since they need high voltages to ...

Researchers unveil a cost-effective elastomer generator design for efficient energy harvesting from movement, promising sustainable technology advancements.

Hydraulic and lube oil systems are critical to the safe, reliable operation of nearly all power plants. Steam turbine lubrication systems, generator sealing systems and boiler hydraulic devices are ...

IN the English Electric Co.'s Journal for October, a description is given of the high-pressure D.C. dynamos it constructs for use in electrostatic precipitation plant. The Whessoe Foundry and ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c6c2a0/electrostatic_prec) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new ...

Alstom has signed a contract with Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. (BaoSteel) in Shanghai, to upgrade the electrostatic precipitators (ESP) of units 1 and 2 of its captive power plant. The contract scope ...

Colstrip Power Plant appears to be the only coal-fired generator in the country without the common pollution controls needed to clear tougher Mercury Air Toxics Standards proposed by federal ...