Internal combustion engines using traditional and alternative fuels are an integral part of life in all parts of the world. They are almost universally used in motor vehicles of all kinds, in power generation, and more. Traditionally, internal combustion engines run on liquid fuels. These fuels are distilled from petroleum. Think gasoline, diesel, kerosene or heavy fuel oil. What are alte
What is power-to-x? “Power-to-x” refers to a series of techniques and pathways allowing to convert, store and utilize renewable electrical energy. Power-to-x is specifically applicable when there is an excess of renewable electricity produced from solar or wind resources. Rather than be wasted—the specific industry term for this is “curtailed”—the excess electricity is used productively. The “x
What is cogeneration? Cogeneration power plants and power generators generate electricity while ensuring that the heat created in the process is not wasted. Traditional nuclear power plants and fossil-fuel burning power plants convert the energy present in their fuel—uranium, coal, or natural gas—into electricity. In the process, they lose a significant portion of that energy in the fo
Cogeneration is a well-established power generation technology that is experiencing a resurgence in interest all over the world. Recent developments have made investing in a cogeneration system a no-brainer for many facility managers seeking to reduce their energy bills and minimize their carbon footprint. These developments include improvements in cogeneration technology, changes in the regula
Get the most out of your RVing experience with smart devices and products. Your home is already a hub for smart devices, and now it is time for your RV to be a mobile hub. Safety, utility management, wellness monitoring, smart appliances, and smart entertainment; do you have one of these smart devices at your home? These are the five smart device categories that are most popular among households.
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) will host its Virtual Mining Expo on Thursday June 24. Committed to helping the mining industry sustainably achieve the lowest cost of production, Cummins leaders will preview the role of alternative fuels in the future of mining, with a focus on hydrogen and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell technology. Presenters will include: • Norbert
Imagine hiring a personal chef to cook your meals at home. Would you rather have a new chef every time you need dinner made? Sure, maybe this provides the benefit of flexibility and variety. But would it be more valuable to hire the same chef to cook all your meals? This person will know where you live, what time you eat dinner, where you store your pots and pans and even how you like your steak c
Global technology and power system solutions leader Cummins, Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has introduced the next generation of reliable power transfer equipment for mission-critical and life-saving applications, the PowerCommand® X-Series transfer switches. The PowerCommand® X-Series transfer switches are designed for versatility with current ratings from 40 amps to 3000 amps. The new products, available
This edition of our 'Digging Deeper' series focuses on sustainable mining. It outlines some of the technologies the mining industry is using to progress in sustainable mining and reduced environmental impact. Sustainable mining and reducing the environmental footprint are emerging priorities across the mining industry. For example, Glencore allocated 16 out of 93 pages in its most recent annual
Downtime of a mining dump truck or an excavator could cost the mine operator over thousand dollars per hour. With such high costs associated with machine downtime, it is crucial for the mining industry to improve machine uptime. What is machine downtime, uptime and availability? Let’s start with equipment availability. Equipment availability as the duration the equipment is ready when