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Engineers have synthesised a superabsorbent material that can soak up a record amount of moisture from the air, even in desert-like conditions.
Is real-time control strategy the best approach for energy saving in wastewater treatment plants? They are a key user of energy and despite recent advances in sensor and control technology across many industries, many plant processes still operate at a constant rate with limited control. Real-time control offers a means of improving resource efficiency; however, it is broadly underused in operational wastewater treatment plants.
The management of these natural barriers through the ages could hold lessons for coping with climate change and rising sea levels today.
European researchers are working alongside Indian experts to rethink the collection, decontamination and reuse of sewage in the world’s most populous country.
The startup Hosta a.i. analyses images to produce precise measurements of spaces, detailed floor plans, 3D models of rooms, and bills of materials. It can also evaluate the conditions of materials to assess damage and identify risks, such as the use of flammable materials or inadequate sprinkler to volume ratios.
Magdalena Korneluk, chemical and biopharmaceutical engineering, Munster Technology University, writes: 'This project was undertaken as part of final-year engineering research project to determine the optimal process for water for injection (WFI) production in terms of water consumption, energy requirements, sustainability and overall cost.'
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