Optimizing an RTM process. The Rogowski coils (orange loops) in CTC’s portable energy recording unit (PERU, lower right) measure electrical current during resin transfer molding (RTM), enabling ...

Electricity is a key ingredient in living bodies. We know that voltage differences are important in biological systems; they drive the beating of the heart and allow neurons to communicate with one ...

I get a lot of questions about energy. Electricity consumption factors into many of them. Why are electric bills so high? How can I tell when it's time to replace a refrigerator? Most of us have ...

A new device and technique have been developed by National Institute of Standards and Technology researchers for measuring "breakdown" voltage -- the voltage required to produce electrical arcs when ...

Electricity is a key aspect of life, and is required for organisms to move and communicate. The movement of tiny charged particles called ions across the membranes that enclose cells are what ...

JERICHO, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- Power is going high-tech on Long Island, as PSEG rolls out a new way of measuring electricity use. But as CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reported, some are worried that the new ...

Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

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