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Cyclone Power Technologies Completes Testing, Ships Initial Rankine-Cycle Waste Heat Power Generator

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Cyclone Power Technologies has completed internal testing of its initial waste heat power generator ( earlier post ) and has shipped the beta unit to its customer, Bent Glass Design. The final system is expected to be cash positive in 12 months and provide a full payback to Bent Glass within three years.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. More than half of them sell biomethane produced entirely from waste, and this number is increasing. Audi sources the CO 2 from an adjacent biogas plant that recycles agricultural waste.

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Aura Systems and Cyclone Power Technologies partner for renewable power generation

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The partners anticipate that the integrated renewable power generation system will be able to provide a turn-key distributed solution for customers looking to produce grid-tied or stand-alone electricity from renewable and waste resources.

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How is New Zealand disposing of EV batteries?

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The Battery Industry Group (BIG) is spearheading the work, consisting of over 170 members from diverse fields such as energy, waste, transport, and academia. The programme’s foundation is built on the concept of a circular economy , which seeks to avoid the linear “take-to-waste” model. How would the scheme work?

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed.

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Cyclone Power Technologies Runs Mark V Engine on Steam

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The current phase one external heat test configuration, however, is similar to set-ups for waste heat recovery, whereby the Cyclone Engine’s steam generator could be attached to the exhaust flue of an industrial furnace or a landfill flare. Earlier post.).

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Optimizing Fume Control for Robotic Welding

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If these systems are not well designed, manufacturers may be wasting energy and putting their plant out of environmental compliance. Opt for Filtration Over Exhaust. There are two main methods of removing weld fumes from the robotic hood: Exhaust systems pull contaminated air out of the hood using ventilation fans.

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