NPSS 3.3 offers new interfaces, features and data types to enhance model and component development times, supporting turbomachinery, air-breathing propulsion systems and hybrid electric systems. The software now includes FFI integration with external functions and built-in support for .CSV file format exports.
A new hybrid anode technology has been developed that delivers higher energy storage while reducing thermal runaway and explosion risks. The 'magneto-conversion' strategy applies an external magnetic field to ferromagnetic manganese ferrite conversion-type anodes, promoting uniform lithium ion transport and preventing dendrite formation.
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A new control strategy for hybrid magnetic bearing systems is proposed, employing an improved cascaded reduced-order linear active disturbance rejection controller. The strategy significantly enhances rotor suspension stability by employing feedforward compensation, reducing displacement fluctuations and improving system robustness. Ex...
A new framework by Concordia researchers shows that electrifying bus fleets can lead to significant reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions and maintenance costs. The study analyzed four Canadian cities and found a 18.7-34.6% reduction in cumulative GHG emissions from 2019 to 2030
Scientists have developed artificial photosynthesis to produce food in the dark, bypassing sunlight's need. This technology converts CO2, electricity, and water into acetate, a key component of vinegar, boosting food production's conversion efficiency up to 18 times.
Researchers in China and the US developed a computer simulation model addressing solar power's intermittency by adding biomass to advance a reliable, affordable heating solution. The proposed solar-biomass hybrid system provides cleaner energy than fossil fuel for single-family homes.
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Researchers have developed a room-temperature perovskite polariton parametric oscillator, enabling scalable and low-threshold nonlinear devices. This breakthrough offers possibilities for the development of cost-effective and integrated polaritonic devices.
A comprehensive review of similarity theory in PEMFC research reveals its potential to accelerate progress. The study highlights the benefits of using dimensionless analysis to compare results and reduce testing efforts. However, challenges remain in developing integrated performance criteria.
The researchers propose a hybrid precoding architecture to reduce hardware cost and energy consumption in mmWave-enabled NOMA-UAV networks. They optimize UAV placement, user clustering, and power allocation to achieve a good balance between system complexity and performance.
Researchers designed an energy-efficient transmission scheme for mmWave-enabled NOMA-UAV networks by optimizing UAV placement, hybrid precoding and power allocation. The proposed design achieved better performance in user fairness, spectrum efficiency and energy efficiency compared to other schemes without UAV placement optimization.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have made significant improvements to lithium battery anodes, leading to faster charging times and increased capacity. The new designs could enable the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
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A new urban transit bus features a high-strength stainless steel body and chassis, reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency. The bus is powered primarily by stored electrical energy, driving fuel economy gains.