Jan 13, 2025 · The Obrist Group reported Dec. 18 that it recommends storing solar energy as methanol because it can be easily stored and transported—and because Obrist’s patented Direct Air Capture (DAC) method is reported to collect more CO 2 from the atmosphere during methanol production than is released during combustion. “Renewable energy derived from air and …

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Editorial. Len Vermillion, editor in chief Jim Montague, executive editor Madison Ratcliff, digital editor Sales. Keith Larson, group publisher Greg Zamin, sales representative Jeff Mylin, sales representative Digital Marketing Services Group. Carrie …

Jun 13, 2024 · Valve rangeability is the ratio between maximum and minimum controllable flow through the valve. For manufacturers, it’s usually 50:1 for equal percentage, 33:1 for linear and 20:1 for equal percentage valves, with a minimum controllable flow (not leakage, but controllable) down to about 2%.

Oct 28, 2024 · Now for a break from negativity. I know that’s an effort that seems daunting this month as the U.S. is shoulder deep in campaign muck. However, the election will soon be decided and half of the people will celebrate and the other half will lament their futures, even if unnecessarily so.

Oct 15, 2024 · Hardware and services. This doesn’t mean hardware isn’t important. The influx of commercial, IT-based solutions began in the automation marketplace more than 30 years ago, too, with the adoption of commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) operating systems and …

Oct 23, 2024 · A: Primarily, these are for managers or superintendents, who are the decision-makers responsible for capturing current and future needs in a specification to hand to their system integrator or in-house developer. They understand the problems and are familiar with standard terminology, but they don’t necessarily understand the specifics of how concepts …

Jan 8, 2025 · In the first Control Amplified podcast of 2025, wireless technology expert Ian Verhappen joins Len Vermillion for a discussion on the past, present and future of wireless technology for industrial operations.. Among their topics are the fast advances and usage of wireless in industrial plants, why Wi-Fi advancement enables more efficient operations, the …

Jan 10, 2025 · Mergers, acquisitions and partnerships made news in 2024. Of course, there have been many memorable acquisitions over the years such as Emerson’s purchase of Micro Motion in 1984, Siemens purchase of Controlotron in 2005, and Honeywell’s acquisition of Elster from Melrose Industries in 2015.

Nov 21, 2024 · Osmotic energy generation “We are engaged in osmotic power, mixing freshwater and saltwater,” said Nicolas Heuzé, CEO, Sweetch Energy. Automation is critical in this process.