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Interview today with RMA Engineering CEO - JP Metzler, PE. Talking about services tailored to Rural Electric Cooperatives and the most important thing in the Coop world. His answer - Relationships!

Stop or mitigate thermal runway propagation with PyroThin. To learn more about PyroThin ➡ https://lnkd.in/eRCKNF6w #battery #C2C #thermalrunway #PyroThin #aspenaerogel #thermalinsulation #safetyfirstalways #EligoPteLtd #eligo

John Williams, our VP of Technical Services, was featured on a panel of experts in E-Mobility Engineering's article on thermal runaway 🔋 🔥. Here's a sneak preview of his discussion on PyroThin thermal barriers:   “Cell-to-cell barriers do not operate in isolation, so our materials are designed with a system-level approach. Our team takes into consideration how cells expand over time as they age and compress the barriers between them. By a pack’s end-of-life (EOL), the aerogel is compressed to a fraction of its original thickness. The material has a thermal conductivity lower than still air, so when it is under strain the thermal conductivity actually improves 📈”   Check out the full article here à https://lnkd.in/gmr9iZWD

I am happy to share the following paper, which was presented at the ASME Turbo Expo 2023: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition in Boston. It includes results from my Master's thesis and shows that the so-called Flamelet-Genrerated-Manifold (FGM) approach can be efficiently used to simulate turbulent combustion at high steam loads. This is especially relevant for aircraft engines based on the Water-Enhanced Turbofan (WET) concept.

Tomorrow, May 7th at 1:00 PM EDT, Christian Miraglia, Applications Engineering Manager from the Fujipoly America-Customer Engineering Resource Center (CERC) will present a Product Demo on Fujipoly's New Battery Safety Materials: Preventing Fire and Heat Propagation. As batteries power more electric vehicles and energy storage systems, safety is paramount. Fujipoly America addresses this critical need with its latest materials for battery manufacturers and integrators. In this product demonstration we will introduce G1S20488 Anti-Thermal Propagation Material: This innovative material stops heat from spreading between battery cells and addresses internal changes within the cells to prevent malfunctions. We will also introduce G1S20360 Anti-Fire Propagation Material: This material helps engineers significantly reduce the risk of battery fires from starting and spreading, containing them for better safety. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g-42ezsw

Join Parker Hannifin for an enlightening 30-minute webinar on "Optimizing Fluid Power Systems: Leveraging High-Performance Materials for Superior Sealing". 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 12 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM EST In an era where the demands on fluid power systems are ever-increasing – requiring higher pressures, enduring higher temperatures, and managing difficult fluids – the choice of sealing material is more critical than ever. The right seal can be the linchpin of a system’s reliability and efficiency. What You Will Learn: Foundational Principles: Dive deep into the mechanics of fluid power systems and understand the pivotal role of sealing in ensuring system integrity. Market Challenges & Trends: Explore the evolving landscape of fluid power systems, including the push for systems that can withstand harsher conditions and more demanding environments. Material Science Breakthroughs: Get up to speed on the latest in high-performance sealing materials, designed to meet and exceed modern system requirements. Real-World Applications: Through a series of case studies, witness how cutting-edge sealing solutions have transformed system performance across a variety of industries. https://prker.co/3uWEiFJ

Wanna learn more about the #BOA eGrants system? Tune in today to the Aviation Council Of PA noon webinar to see a walk through the application and invoice process. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) #aviation #airports

[Terminator Update] Last week, we've successfully completed the first hydrostatic and leakage test on Terminator's upper injector! If you're new here, small recap on what's Terminator: 👉 Scaled demonstrator of our hybrid propulsion technology. 👉 It's a 6 m long, 1 m wide engine that uses plastic as fuel. 👉 First fire test campain will occur in a few weeks and will last all year 2024 on #DGAEssaisdemissiles test bench. 👉 It is the first step of the #PADA1 project supported by a Rapid DGA, alongside THE CT ENGINEERING GROUP, Telespazio France and SpaceDreamS SAS. More details about this successfull test: The pressure test on the upper injection chamber enables us to test the design and implementation of an assembly that has to be watertight to several tens of bars. Our own measuring equipment was installed and used. In the initial test, target pressure was reached using water, ensuring the resistance of the system. After that, the crucial gaz test was conducted to identify any possible leak. A 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘹𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥, which is the mark of an appropriate design and meticulous workmanship. Congrats team! 🎥 - Short timelaps of the final assembly (sadly, we can't show you much more than that).

There are so many types of load cells offered with a wide cost range there is no wonder people are confused. Not to mention how many times calibration isn't considered until it's time to setup and use the tank. This webinar is a step-by-step guide to help your engineers select the proper load cells for your next tank application. https://lnkd.in/enBKsFzt #braswellscale, #mettlertoledo, #tankscale

Advanced simulation capabilities not only accelerate development times, they are essential in achieving more sustainable, more energy efficient and optimized material usage.