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Study links deterioration of concrete and asphalt to trace quantities of organic matter; diesel exhaust, windshield washer fluids

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During their experiments, the scientists happened to notice that a strange odor developed when commercial cement was mixed with water. Of the organic matter present in cement, phthalates have the highest effect on deterioration more than phosphates and AE water reducing agents. CT scans showing cracks in damaged concrete.

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CPT launching water-cooled electric supercharger for commercial diesel engines

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At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications. Cobra electric supercharger. Click to enlarge.

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Viable exhaust-driven on-board ethanol reforming for improvements in fuel economy and emissions

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A team at Monsanto and colleagues at AVL Powertrain have successfully designed and demonstrated an onboard low-temperature ethanol reformer that can be driven by exhaust heat. Many papers have described high-temperature steam reforming of ethanol at around 600 °C but.this temperature is too high to be driven by engine exhaust.

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2021 Jeep Gladiator available with 3rd generation 3.0L EcoDiesel

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As suggested in 2018, ( earlier post ) the 2021 Jeep Gladiator is now available with the 3.0-liter of torque, with engine stop-start (ESS) technology standard, is available on Gladiator Sport, Overland and Rubicon models. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system design has been updated to a dual loop (low and high pressure) system.

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Alstom to supply Italy’s first hydrogen trains

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This zero-emission train emits low levels of noise, with exhaust being only steam and condensed water. The iLint is special for its combination of different innovative elements: clean energy conversion, flexible energy storage in batteries, and smart management of traction power and available energy.

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Ford launches the 1.5L EcoBoost engine; first in Mondeo, Fusion following; computer-controlled clutch on water pump

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liter EcoBoost is the first engine from Ford to incorporate a computer-controlled clutch on the belt-drive water pump, which further improves efficiencies by reducing warm-up time. A water-cooled charge air cooler is added to offer a more efficient feed of air into the engine. liter EcoBoost such as an integrated exhaust manifold.

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Building materials recycler switches fleet to Neste renewable diesel

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We decided to switch to renewable diesel once our quality and availability concerns were satisfied. Argent has a fleet of about 20 pieces of equipment comprising wheel loaders, excavators, bobcats and a couple of water trucks. We have noticed that the exhaust appears cleaner and seems less toxic. —Bill Crotinger.

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