Wind power made easier

Wind power made easier
A new wind turbine simplifies the mechanics in machinery, bringing down maintenance costs considerably.If there is one aspect to modern, utility-scale wind turbines that causes dismay from their makers, it is that their sheer dimensions and placement do not lend themselves to an easy service visit. First, the gearbox contains a complicated piece of machinery, situated sometimes as high as 80 to 100 meters above the ground – just where the wind...
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Wheel of fortune

Wheel of fortune

The Millennium Link is bringing about the rebirth of key waterways between Glasgow and Edinburgh. And at the core of...

Thrust to trust

Thrust to trust

Something new is propelling ships to their destinations. It’s a pod that hangs off the ship and allows it greater...

The economics of waste

The economics of waste

Corporate environmental awareness, theorists argue, is not only good for the environment, but it benefits the bottom line as well.World...

Leaner, cleaner compression

Leaner, cleaner compression

Efficient running, lower energy consumption and silent operation not only fits Atlas Copco’s environmental policies, it also saves money for...

Clean cars, tidy profits

Clean cars, tidy profits

A car wash is a high-tech piece of machinery. It automatically cleans your car without a scratch, and the most...

Moving the earth

Moving the earth

Volvo’s A40D articulated hauler is a giant, built to carry an astonishing 37 tons of rock and gravel. But operators...

Tony Rizzo

Net gainTony Rizzo is one of those rare people who possesses both technical talent and literary skill. Back in the...

The four elements

Welcome to issue 4/2001 of Evolution, where we follow up the theories of Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle (384 to...

Technology around us

Technology around us

Give customers what they want For a long time the world has seen a proliferation of products designed to make...