월별 아카이브 : 8월 2014

한 방울의 물도 놓치지 않는다 – 빅데이터와 물 관리

2014년 8월 5일

물의 ‘관리’가 중요하다는 사실이 새롭게 인식되고 있다. 새로운 수자원을 확보하는 일만큼이나, 있는 물의 흐름을 제대로 알고, 최대한 알뜰하게 이용하자는 움직임이다. 빅데이터 기술은 공급자-사용자의 차원을 넘어 사회의 인프라인 수자원을 더 섬세하게 관리할 수 있도록 도와준다.원격 모니터링 기술과 빅데이터 분석 등이 서로 시너지를 일으키면 사회 인프라의 효율성이 높아지는 것이다.

가스의 시대가 온다 – 글로벌 에너지 시장에 불어오는 변화

2014년 8월 1일

가스는 석유에서 신재생 에너지로 넘어가는 도중의 ‘브리지(Bridge)’ 에너지원 정도의 관심을 받았으나 셰일가스 개발 활성화로 가스의 위상은 ‘최종’ 에너지원으로 승격했다. 가스네트워크에 산업인터넷 기술과 빅데이터가 더해져, 장비운영 데이터나 파이프라인 상태를 원격에서 모니터링하고 분석할 수 있게 되어 시스템의 전체적인 효율성 높아졌다.

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Colder weather is on the way. If you’re in Winnipeg, Canada, that means ice testing is too. There, @geaviation test engines are pummeled with sub-zero winds and ice. The harsh conditions on the ground make sure engines are ready to face the elements in the air. #AVgeek #jetengine #engineering
Spooky season is here, but don't let your annual mammogram scare you. Nearly 30% of women in the U.S. admit to skipping breast screenings out of fear. That's why @gehealthcare engineers decided to better the experience with a mammography system designed by women, for women. Melding comforting design with cutting edge technology, the Senographe Pristina aims to humanize the process for patients, technicians, and radiologists. #BCAM #Mammography #breastcancerawareness
This Ultra Performance Heat Exchanger is a perfect example of how small parts can make a HUGE difference. Still in development, the additively manufactured compact heat exchanger is printed with a high-temperature capable, crack-resistant nickel superalloy that will be able to withstand temps that exceed 1,650°F at pressures >3,600 psi. Good thing, too, because it’s headed straight for the inside of a gas turbine, where it’s projected to deliver a 4% improvement in thermal efficiency for supercritical C02 power cycles while improving power output and reducing emissions. Cleaner, more efficient power generation here we come.
Wind, meet water. In Germany’s Swabian-Franconian Forest, you’ll find the world’s tallest (584 ft) and first-ever wind turbines integrated with pumped storage hydroelectric power. So how does it work? At the base of each wind turbine sits a reservoir. Water flowing downhill from the reservoirs will power the hydro plant when electricity is needed. When there’s an energy surplus, the hydro power will push the water back up the hill to the reservoirs, where it will act as a giant battery for the wind turbines. So no matter if the wind is blowing or not, electricity will always be flowing
Slice into an additively-made part from @geadditive and you’ll see geometries once thought impossible with traditional manufacturing methods. Why the hype? Engineers can now find greater strength and efficiency through design. #engineering #additive #3Dprinting #manufacturing