Tag: technology

‘Intelligent’ Exhaust Valves to Cut Emissions

Brunel University London is the first university in the United Kingdom to research how single-cylinder intelligent valve technology could reduce emissions for the vehicles of the future.Researchers at the Brunel’s Centre for Advanced Powertrain and Fuels (CAPF), claim the electronic system could accelerate engine development, to help car companies meet new emissions regulations.The Camcon Auto’s Single Cylinder Intelligent Valve Technology replaces the traditional camshaft on a petrol engine with digitally controlled electric valve mechanisms.

US Senate Bill to Boost Carbon Capture Research

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Tex.) recently introduced legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research, development and implementation program for carbon capture technologies at natural gas-fired power plants.The bill aims to create a partnership with the private sector for demonstration project and accelerate development and commercial application of natural gas carbon capture technologies. “The US leads the world in emissions reduction, but to build on that success, we need to incentivize innovation and partner with the private sector to create affordable solutions,” Cornyn said in a press release.

ExxonMobil Increase Profitability Through Microsoft Par

ExxonMobil said a new partnership with Microsoft will make its Permian Basin operations the largest-ever oil and gas acreage to use cloud technology and is expected to generate billions in net cash flow over the next decade through improvements in analyses and enhancements to operational efficiencies.

Top three tech trends in the energy value chain

Current studies show that liquefied natural gas (LNG) is the fastest growing fossil fuel and will most likely account for almost 90 percent of the projected growth in long-distance gas trade until 2040.

ITT receives 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Award

ITT Inc. has been selected to receive the prestigious 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Award in the Visionary Leadership category.

Sensata Technologies agrees to sell valve business

Sensata Technologies, an American industrial technology company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Pacific Industrial Co.

Ham-Let Group makes valves IoT-ready

Siemens has announced that Ham-Let Group, the manufacturer of industrial flow systems, valves, fittings and components for control and transmission of gases and liquids in high-pressure and high-temperature pipelines, is using MindSphere.

AUMA product finder simplifies actuator choice

A new product finder service on the website of electric actuator manufacturer AUMA makes it easy for customers to find the actuators that meet their specific application requirements.

The importance of oil-drilling data

The service companies that map underground pockets of oil, drill the wells and lift crude from miles below are generating new amounts of data they never before realized could be valuable.

Magnus Services’ new IIoT platform technology

Magnus Services, a start-up oilfield water management and automation company based in North Dakota is making a significant impact in the fracking industry.