The air conditioning system of a building is a type of refrigeration system. These systems use a compressor to circulate refrigerant and a lubricant is essential to this.
By Brett Smith
11 Dec 2019
There is a global movement to move away from the use of fossil fuels in favor of renewables.
By Sarah Moore
14 Nov 2019
Clean energy technologies have been getting a lot of attention as a result of concerns about energy independence and the environmental impacts of fossil fuels.
By Brett Smith
14 Nov 2019
Photovoltaic (PV) technology converts solar energy (photons) into usable electric power (electrons), usually through chemical processes in PV cells.
By Ben Pilkington
14 Nov 2019
Energy management is defined by the VDI as follows: Energy management is the proactive, organized and systematic coordination of procurement, conversion, distribution & use of energy.
By Ben Pilkington
14 Nov 2019
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques that utilize radiation provide a reliable method of studying public buildings; enabling construction to have higher levels of safety and durability.
By Sarah Moore
2 Dec 2019
NDT is the process of examining a material without damaging or destroying it so that the material can continue being used in its current application.
By Sarah Moore
21 Nov 2019
Cement paste is the porous mixture of water and cement, commonly used as a construction material in buildings. It is considered to have both viscoplastic and viscoelastic characteristics.
By Sydney Luntz
30 Oct 2019
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) is a composite material that is constructed of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres such as glass or carbon.
By Sarah Moore
8 Oct 2019
Engineers and contractors are beginning to embrace smart sensors for the numerous advantages they bring to the sector.
By Sarah Moore
8 Oct 2019