e-Power Technology

Seeking the Ultimate in Marine Stealth: DARPA Pursues Quest to Finally Make Magnetohydrodynamic Drive a Practical Reality 

Since the 1960s, academic, commercial and military researchers have attempted to realize a novel form of maritime propulsion involving no moving parts – no propeller, no drive shaft, no seals – just magnets and an electric current that silently propel a boat or submarine through water. It has been an elusive goal but tests are being conducted at Navy facilities this summer with an aim toward developing a practical, workable system.  […]

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Magnetocaloric Heat Pump Developed at Ames National Laboratory 

A team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory has developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost and performance. The achievement represents a significant step in the quest for more sustainable cooling and heating technology. […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Powerful Magnetic Couplings by FSubsea in Norway Enable Desalination & Underwater Pumping 

Leveraging its development of a powerful magnetic coupling system that can withstand harsh, underwater conditions, Norwegian company FSubsea is bringing new capabilities in subsea pumping from ocean floors and rugged industrial applications. Coastal desalination plants, underwater dredging and offshore oilfield operations are among the diverse uses in ocean waters. […]

e-Power Technology

Curtiss-Wright Applies Canned Motor Technology to Offshore Oilfield for Petrobas 

While advancements in electrification often conjure up visions of electric vehicles, they also take place in many industrial applications as electromechanical systems increasingly replace hydraulic power. A fresh example is electrification of legacy hydraulic apparatus in the offshore oilfields of Brazil. Curtiss-Wright announced in February that is has signed a technology cooperation agreement with Petroleo Brasileiro, known as Petrobas, to design, manufacture, test and provide operational support for a Subsea Canned Motor Boosting System, to be deployed mudline at a Petrobras production field in the Campos Basin. […]