Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World articles from July 2001

Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World archives from July 2001

Ceramic foam is effective insulation.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Israeli researchers have begun pilot-scale production of a new high-temperature thermal ceramic insulator that may become a safe and economical substitute for asbestos and other potentially harmful ceramic fibers now in use. The new material is...

ARS patents new fruit fly lure and trap.(Agricultural Research Service, "McPhail" trap)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... A fruit fly lure and trap that combines chemical and visual stimuli to more effectively control fruit flies -- including the Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly -- has been patented by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Miami,...

Will robots milk dairy cows?(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Robotic milkers could someday free dairy farmers from the tyranny of the milking schedule. However, for the short term, the machines will be a risky investment, says ASAE member Doug Reinemann, a milking systems researcher at the University of...

New surveillance device uncovers insects.(Agricultural Research Service, Acoustic Emission Consulting Inc., able to listen for insect activity underground)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Monitoring insect infestations in crops under demanding field conditions will become easier than ever because Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators are developing an easy-to-use, hand-held device as the newest weapon in...

Device offers promise for faster optical communications.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Purdue University engineers have discovered that a device commonly used to untangle signals sent over fiber optic lines might ultimately be used to make the Internet faster and more powerful. "This is the first time that anybody has...

Strawberries grow better over red mulch.(says Agricultural Research Service)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Strawberries grown on red plastic mulch are sweeter and more flavorful than conventionally grown berries, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists report. The researchers grew strawberries on raised beds covered with red plastic...

Michigan State students' e. coli detection system wins international competition.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Five Michigan State University (MSU) seniors developed "CHris," a computer system that can rapidly determine if the outside of fresh produce has e. coli bacteria. The project earned them first place in the 11th International Environment...

Let the Sunshine in.(Open-roof greenhouses)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... Open-roof greenhouse systems cool better than fans Open-roof greenhouses are shedding some new light on how crops are grown in controlled-environment structures. In addition to providing cooler growing temperatures, these systems grow...

Exemption to the Rules.(farm building codes)
July 1, 2001... Should local building codes exempt farm buildings? The design of most non-federally owned buildings in the United States is controlled by the incorporation of building codes into state government administrative codes. These codes aim to...

2000 - 2001 Annual Report.
July 1, 2001... Member Commitment the Key to Continued Success Harmon L. Towne 2000-2001 ASAE President Publication of an annual report requires reflection, observation and commentary. The Society officers and staff members who have helped create this...

Ethically speaking.(engineering students)
July 1, 2001... Engineering schools aim to increase student awareness On January 27, 1986, the day before NASA launched the Challenger space shuttle, Morton Thiokol Inc. engineer Roger Boisjoly was nervous. Boisjoly and his colleagues suspected a...

UNL rewards corporate excellence.(University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Black and Veatch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Black & Veatch, a global engineering and construction firm specializing in energy, water and information technology, received the 2001 University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Distinguished Corporate Service Award. Headquartered in Kansas...

E-coli infects children visiting farms.(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that during spring and fall 2000, outbreaks of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli O157) infections among school children in Pennsylvania and Washington caused 56 illnesses and 19...

Fund targets solar energy projects.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Developing countries and those in economic transition have been targeted for a 10-year, $30 million private equity fund for investment in solar technologies and businesses. The fund, called Solar Development Capital (SDC), is sponsored by...

Renewable technology.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Renewable technology has improved and costs have fallen -- but not as fast as conventional energy sources. Cost comparisons between conventional sources and renewables are displayed above. Solar power is the most expensive of the renewable...

Increased water costs benefit treatment industry.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... Water recycling and wastewater treatment equipment makers are profiting from increased water costs and strict regulations, a Frost & Sullivan report shows. As use and discharge surcharges -- and sometimes penalties -- increase, companies...

EU sees profit in environmental markets.(European Union forecasts employment, green technology industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The European Union foresees 4 million new jobs in water treatment, air pollution control, recycling and remediation between now and 2010 -- if officials play their cards right. The European Committee of Environmental Technology Suppliers...

Deere loans ag equipment to NC A&T.(North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... John Deere has agreed to provide equipment for the farm complex at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T). The machines include tractors, allterrain vehicles, a mower conditioner and a round baler. The equipment...

EMI president named ag-biz leader of the year.(National Agri-Marketing Association award)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... ASAE member Emmett Barker, president and chief staff executive of the Chicago-based Equipment Manufacturers Institute (EMI), has been named Agribusiness Leader of the Year by the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA). The award honors...

U.S. to donate wheat, soybean products.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... The United States has signed fiscal year 2001 agreements with the government of Bangladesh and two private organizations to provide soybean oil, soybean meal and wheat to developing countries. The donations will be made under USDA's Section...

Soy ink offers new uses for soybean oil.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... Soybean oil-based printing inks have come a long way since introduced more than a decade ago by the newspaper industry. Soy ink's U.S. market share has quadrupled from less than 5 percent in 1989 to 22.5 percent today. U.S. soybean oil use...

People working in the agricultural labor force 1995-1997.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... People working in the agricultural labor force 1995-1997 North America 3.7 million Latin America & Caribbean 44.5 million Europe 20.1 million Former Soviet Union 23.5 million West Asia/North...

Enable Keypad.(from Enable Software Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Enable Keypad allows the user to enable a machine by entering a valid user code on the security keypad. The machine is disabled when the star key is pressed or if the timeout period is elapsed. The keypad electronically limits access to...

EDAS CE.
July 1, 2001... EDAS CE is an industrial Ethernet 1/0 system for monitoring and control applications in open architecture manufacturing environments. It provides from eight to 128 channels of isolated analog and digital 1/0 with a CPU running the Windows CE...

Stormlog Event Recorder.
July 1, 2001... Stormlog Event Recorder is an event data logger for operating storm water overflows. The system uses a fluid detection device as a sensor that can be mounted in the invert of the overflow on a stainless steel bracket or positioned in various...

Series 1213 Gas Pressure Manometer.
July 1, 2001... Series 1213 Gas Pressure Manometer uses tap water to provide quick and clear visual indication of natural gas pressure in up to 15 inches (381 millimeters) of water column. Temperature limit is 140[degrees]F (60[degrees]C) and the unit has a...

STM-Aerator[TM].
July 1, 2001... STM-Aerator[TM] offers a solution to budget and space constraints for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants. It combines aeration and biological nutrient removal in one step. With no diffusers or blowers, the singular design...

PS374 and PS264 Power-Measure Systems.
July 1, 2001... PS374 and PS264 Power-Measure Systems are tools for design and test engineers who develop or manufacture power conversion devices. Related software reduces the complexity of setting up difficult power measurements such as safe operating area,...

ArcView Image Analysis.(aerial photography interpretation software)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... ArcView Image Analysis provides technological support and training to conservation groups. Information is provided on geospatial technology, conservation geography, deforestation, urban sprawl, social justice and bio-diversity. The software...

Series AIN Compact Pressure Switch.
July 1, 2001... Series AIN Compact Pressure Switch is a small open-case unit with field adjustable operating ranges from 1.5 to 100 psig. Standard operating temperature is up to 180[degrees]F (82[degrees]C) but low temperature models accommodate as low as...

FP-528 Nitrogen/Protein Determinator.(multiple language feature)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... FP-528 Nitrogen/Protein Determinator features new Windows[r]-based software for easy use in multiple languages. The modular unit provides a safe, accurate method for determining the percentage of nitrogen/total protein in solid or liquid...

9850 Gen 11 series sensors.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... 9850 Gen 11 series sensors are available in 12 standard model configurations. The dual output, low-profile rotary sensor can be integrated into space-conscious applications requiring installation simplicity, long life and repeatability....

Process Solenoid Valve Series.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... Process Solenoid Valve Series accepts a range of media up to 230 psi. Two new two-way, two-position Solenoid air operated pilot valves offer a quick-connect DIN 43650 coil design for fast installation. The valves can be configured as normally...

HLIM-7 Isolated Analog Interface Module for the HyperLogger[TM] Data Logging System.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... HLIM-7 Isolated Analog Interface Module for the HyperLogger[TM] Data Logging System is a four-channel unit that solves data collection problems arising in manufacturing and processing operations commonly plagued with electrical noise and ground...

Rotary Actuator.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... Rotary Actuator controls rotary motion such as in gate valves, articulation control in large articulated vehicles and fly-by-wire steering. High frequency response enables controlled motion at high speed as in berry harvesting and other...

Guarding Human Life.(safety aspects of power take-off line shafts)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... Rotating PTO shafts need better safety shielding Power take-off (PTO) line shafts date back to the tumbler rods driven by horses and dog-powered tread-mills. In the early years, they turned feed grinders, hay balers, elevators and butter...