Astronauts Pack Trash, Gear For Home Sep 8, 2009
Olivas led the outdoor effort to furnish the international space station with a fresh tank of ammonia coolant and some new antennas and electronic units. He and a colleague also routed 60 feet of electrical cable for a new room, Tranquility, that's due to arrive early next year. (Click2Houston, TX)
Energy companies offer cash for old appliances Sep 7, 2009
Air conditioners and refrigerators contain coolants that need to be properly disposed. The energy companies contract with vendors and recycling companies licensed by the state of Iowa to dispose of appliances. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Shuttle Crew in Home Stretch of Mission Sep 7, 2009
During three spacewalks on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, John "Danny" Olivas, Christer Fuglesang, and Nicole Stott replaced a 1,800-pound ammonia coolant tank, retrieved two space exposure experiments, deployed a cargo mounting mechanism, installed two GPS antennas, and replaced a blown circuit breaker and a rate gyro assembly that helps determine the station's orientation in space. The only problems of any significance other than the stuck docking system bolt and the clogged filter in the... (CBS News)
Winter is coming, is your vehicle ready? Sep 7, 2009
The level, condition and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically ... If you're doing your own work, allow the radiator to cool down completely before removing the cap (newer vehicles have coolant reservoirs). (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Astronauts take 3rd and final spacewalk Sep 6, 2009
During the first two spacewalks, astronauts gave the orbiting complex a fresh tank of coolant. Saturday night s spacewalk is the last major job for the seven shuttle astronauts before they depart Tuesday. (KHOU.com, TX)
Orbiting junk zooms past space station Sep 5, 2009
3: Two astronauts install a tank of coolant outside the international space station ... The spacewalk planned for that day went on as planned, with astronauts replacing a massive ammonia coolant tank for the space station's cooling system. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Spacewalkers install coolant tank on station Sep 4, 2009
NASA TV / ReutersA camera mounted on the international space station provides this image from NASA TV of an ammonia coolant tank being moved from the space shuttle Discovery's payload bay during Thursday's spacewalk ... - Two spacewalkers installed a new fully loaded tank of space station coolant on Thursday as a large piece of orbiting junk headed their way, at a distance just far enough to pose no concern. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Live in orbit: Astronauts ready for 2nd spacewalk Sep 4, 2009
Managers considered delaying today's spacewalk, if necessary, but determined that spacewalkers Danny Olivas and Christer Fuglesang could proceed as scheduled with the replacement of coolant tanks outside the station ... Two spacewalkers plan to complete the replacement of coolant tanks on the station's truss. (Florida Today)
Orbiting junk expected to pass near space station Sep 4, 2009
Two astronauts stepped out on a spacewalk to install a new tank of space station coolant Thursday as a large piece of orbiting junk headed their way ... During the spacewalk, two astronauts installed a new fully loaded tank of space station coolant. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Spacewalk performed despite space junk Sep 4, 2009
During the spacewalk, two astronauts installed a new fully loaded tank of space station coolant. It was the second spacewalk in three days for the Discovery and space station crews. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Report: 'Green' Coolant Causing Fridge Explosions Sep 3, 2009
Report: Eco-Friendly Coolant Causing Refrigerators to Explode. Wednesday, September 02, 2009. (Fox News)
NASA analyzing junk that could threaten astronauts Sep 3, 2009
Managers considered delaying today's spacewalk, if necessary, but determined that spacewalkers and could proceed as scheduled with the replacement of coolant tanks outside the station. It won't be until this morning that the probability of a collision is considered reliable. (USA Today -- Tech)
Disney catches comics giant Marvel in a $4B web Sep 1, 2009
Band saw blades and coolants for your saw also available here. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Discovery Docks at Int'l Space Station Aug 31, 2009
Three spacewalks are planned, overnight Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, to replace a 1,800-pound ammonia coolant system tank, to retrieve external experiments, deploy a spare parts mounting mechanism and to install wiring needed for a new module scheduled for launch next year. Earlier in the day, Stott sent "big space hugs" down to her 7-year-old son, Roman, from Discovery. (CBS News)
Discovery valve working, countdown to resume Aug 27, 2009
A key task during the astronauts' three scheduled spacewalks will be to replace an old liquid ammonia coolant tank, which will be substituted with a new, 1,760-pound (800-kilogram) replacement brought aboard Discovery. The new freezer will store samples of blood, urine and other materials that will eventually be taken back for study on the effects of zero-gravity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
NASA calls off Discovery launch Aug 26, 2009
A key task during the spacewalks will be to replace an old liquid ammonia coolant tank, which will be substituted with a new, 1,760-pound (800-kilogram) replacement brought aboard Discovery. The seven shuttle astronauts also will be retrieving experiment equipment from outside the ISS and returning it to Earth for processing. (Yahoo! Asia News)
NASA begins filling Discovery's external fuel tank Aug 25, 2009
The substance is used as a coolant. The astronauts will also be retrieving experiment equipment from the outside of the ISS and returning it to Earth for processing. (Yahoo! Asia News)
NASA scraps shuttle Discovery launch due to weather Aug 25, 2009
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MHI Delivers 2 Replacement Steam Generators for Doel-1 at Electrabel GDF SUEZ's Doel Nuclear Power Plant in Belgium Aug 25, 2009
SGs play a crucial role in PWRs by transferring the thermal energy generated in the reactor vessel to a secondary coolant and feeding the resulting steam to a turbine system to generate electricity ... (1) Steam generators are manufactured with strong low-alloy steel made of manganese, molybdenum and nickel steel, a combination highly resistant to the strong pressures characteristic of pressurized reactor (primary) and secondary coolants. (JCN Network, Japan)
TALKING CARS: Bang, squeak, whir! Aug 22, 2009
I have replaced both the heat and coolant sensor along with the TPS sensor ... Answer: Before replacing any parts or sensors important information is needed from the computer and all sensors including intake manifold, coolant temperature and fuel pressure. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Demo derby driver ready for crunch time Aug 21, 2009
Still, Bunney must bring two or three extra tires, along with a spare radiator and extra coolant, water and lubricants. His best finish at the Central States Fair Derby is fourth. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Seeing The Cosmos Through 'Warm' Infrared Eyes Aug 21, 2009
The infrared telescope ran out of coolant on May 15, 2009, more than five-and-half-years after launch, and has since warmed to a still-frosty 30 Kelvin (about minus 406 Fahrenheit). See also. (Science Daily)
2 left hands, and nothing but thumbs Aug 17, 2009
As I was replacing the cap to the coolant tank, it slipped from my fingers and fell into the metal maze that is a modern engine ... I held on to that coolant cap with every hand. (The Augusta Chronicle)
It's that time of year again Aug 14, 2009
Time to put away the sandals and flip-flops. Don't forget the salt and sand for the sidewalks. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Car Overheating Cooling System Ba... Aug 5, 2009
Of course one of the tell tale signs that an engine is overheating is the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red ... In some cases if the cooling systems has a sudden loss of coolant, the engine coolant temperature gauge (or red engine light) may not function properly ... The sending unit for the gauge actually touches the coolant in order to read the temperature. (Suite101.com)
Thumbs up'>- Our Opinion: Working on ag program at Imperial Valley College 0 Aug 3, 2009
To the idea that cars left sitting in canals, rusting away and possibly leaking fuel, oil and coolant into water that ends up in Imperial and Brawley homes, aren t a danger to Imperial County residents. Two cars that ended up in the Central Main Canal will stay there, for now, because a contract between the Imperial Irrigation District and the county Sheriff s Office has ended. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Judge throws down water gauntlet Jul 28, 2009
6:00 am July 27, 2009, by Bob Barr. On June 17, a federal judge from Minnesota - Paul Magnuson - ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop permitting the Atlanta area to draw water from Lake Lanier needed to meet the needs of the area s six million residents. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Hurricane Ike's Effects On Waterways, Fish Contamination Analyzed Jul 20, 2009
Meanwhile, PCBs, whose manufacture was banned in 1979, long were used as coolants and lubricants in electrical transformers and capacitors. Why they persist today in local waterways and seafood remains something of a mystery, Rifai said. (Science Daily)
Countries talk phase-down of HFCs Jul 18, 2009
GENEVA The first talks among governments about how to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons, a class of powerful greenhouse gases commonly used as coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners, have been promising, officials said Friday. But countries have yet to agree on how to tackle the problem and whether it should be linked to major negotiations for a new climate treaty. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Army Study Improves Ability To Predict Drinking Water Needs Jul 12, 2009
Sweat is the body s coolant, but it only cools when it evaporates from the skin. When it is muggy out, the air is moist, slowing the sweat evaporation rate and reducing its cooling power. (Science Daily)
Multiple ways to recycle around Yuma County Jul 6, 2009
It's the electronics and items containing coolant that can be dangerous to the environment ... "This was one of the biggest problems we had at one time," he said about the items with coolant ending up in landfills before the transfer sites were opened. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Keep on truckin'Terra subsidiary cleans way for diesel engines Jul 5, 2009
"We're certainly trying to establish ourselves as a leader in this market and make sure we supply a good portion of this market,'' Ewing said.A potentially lucrative market awaits. All but one truck manufacturers has committed to the SCR technology. The Equipment Manufacturers Association estimates that about 54.6 million gallons of DEF will be needed for the estimated 100,000 new trucks equipped with new engines in 2010. The demand will ultimately mushroom to roughly 1.3 billion gallons in... (Sioux City Journal)
Revenge of the Fallen is messy, unfunny, and way too long Jun 26, 2009
Remember, if you spray coolant and not blood, you get to keep your PG-13 rating. By the end of the movie you're stuck in an interminable firefight where dozens of Autobots and Decepticons die, and you'll be trying to figure out which is which. (Ars Technica)
MHI Ships Replacement Reactor Vessel Closure Head for STP Nuclear Operating Company in U.S. Jun 25, 2009
Note: Reactor vessels are manufactured with strong low-alloy steel made of manganese, molybdenum and nickel steel, a combination highly resistant to the strong pressures characteristic of pressurized reactor coolants. About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. (JCN Network, Japan)
Car makers fight EU ban on chemicals Jun 24, 2009
A new 00004000 market is emerging for greener refrigerants, with industry giant Honeywell International pitching its HFO-1234yf coolant against rival carbon dioxide-based cooling systems such as that of Austria's Obrist Engineering and US-based Visteon. "The technology is developed and technology proven, but the car makers haven't placed the orders," a director at one major supplier of green refrigerants said on condition of anonymity for fear of angering car manufacturers. (India Times)
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PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are a family of chemicals commonly used as coolants and lubricants in electrical transformers before they were banned in 1977. GE plants in upstate New York discharged wastewater containing PCBs into the Hudson River over several decades. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Charging ahead Jun 20, 2009
Aside from the rows of glossy roadsters, the small crew of short-sleeved mechanics and the classic rock tunes drowning out the soft hum of the battery coolant, the place has about as much in common with a traditional dealership as its much-hyped roadster has with a Hummer. The gray floor is conspicuously greaseless -- a small but palpable benefit of dealing with oil-less cars. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Rotondi: Maintenance tips to prevent breakdowns Jun 6, 2009
Check fluid levels for brakes, steering, windshield washer, radiator coolant and automatic transmission. Make sure the exhaust system has no visible leaks or cracks and the tail pipe is not obstructed. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Car care can pay off May 31, 2009
"Coolant leaks, fuel leaks, oil leaks are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to catching potential problems that a good preventative maintenance schedule will allow a professional mechanic to catch," he said. Gas is gas Betts, the Walpole mechanic, said there is no difference among brands of gasoline. (Boston Globe)
BMW X6 gets a brother May 25, 2009
On-demand control of the cars ancillary units such as the electrical coolant pump and the powering steering pump can all be decoupled to save draining power from the engine. Active aerodynamics also plays a part in the ranges performance and efficiency by closing off flaps behind the kidney grilles to improve the aerodynamics of the car. (iAfrica.com)
Sweden helps SKorea convert food waste into biogas May 21, 2009
Packaged oil water separator and evaporator systems for Industrial Waste Water: condensate, mop water, rinse water, rainwater, coolants, wash water, parts washer, die cast solutions. Cost Effective Waste Processing. (Yahoo News)
Spitzer Warms, Its Discoveries May Cool May 20, 2009
NASAs infrared Spitzer Space Telescope finally ran out of its liquid helium coolant and entered its warm mode last Friday, May 15th. The telescope has spent almost six years probing the cosmos, and it should continue work for at least another two. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Toyota Launches Third-generation 'Prius' May 18, 2009
TMC's first electric-powered water pump that draws its energy from the battery reduces friction loss through precise control of the coolant water flow rate and an electrically operated drive belt. A high-expansion-ratio engine results in substantially less piston-pumping loss and internal friction, while cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) and roller rocker arms raise combustion efficiency. (JCN Network, Japan)
Tested: the new Godzilla May 18, 2009
It logs everything from G-forces (for cornering, braking and acceleration), brake pedal pressure and steering angle to the torque split between front and rear wheels, turbo boost pressure and the temperatures for coolant, engine oil and transmission. About the only thing it can't display is average fuel consumption, instead displaying a more useless "recent" consumption. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Safety board monitoring ammonia leak May 16, 2009
Bradshaw said the accident is a mystery because neither employee was working on refrigeration equipment that uses ammonia as a coolant. The 2007 leak occurred during routine maintenance on the refrigeration system, according to state OSHA records and Bradshaw, who said the two incidents have "no relationship whatsoever.". (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Chernobyl fallout still lingers in Britain after 20 years May 14, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. Terry Macalister and Helen Carter in London. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Honda Introduces BF60 4-Stroke Mid-Range Outboard Engine Featuring Best-in-Class Acceleration and Fuel Economy May 14, 2009
- The timing belt is made of special durable materials, and sacrificial anode metal in the coolant pathway helps prevent corrosion. Design. (JCN Network, Japan)
American Chemical Society's weekly PressPac -- May 6, 2009 May 11, 2009
Brje Sellergren and colleagues note that structural materials such as carbon steel in power plants' water cooling systems form deposits of metal oxides when they interact with coolants. In nuclear power plants, these oxides trap radioactive ions, leading to buildups of radioactivity that require costly cleanups of reactor surfaces. (EurekAlert!)
Herschel And Planck Share Ride To Space May 10, 2009
But it won't carry liquid coolant. Instead, it will chill itself with innovative "cryocooler" technology, developed in part by JPL.. (Science Daily)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: What is a fun little convertible? May 9, 2009
GM is using liquid cooling for the lithium-ion cells, so it's theoretically possible to have a radiator, but the amount of coolant flowing through the cells might not be enough that it could provide enough heat for the entire interior. Southborough MA: I'm thinking of getting an old truck to plow our driveway and do weekend chores. (USA Today -- Money)
Talking cars: Alldata and Identifix are worth the money May 8, 2009
I have seen this complaint before, and, on both cars, the problem was an intermittent open circuit in the coolant sensor. The coolant sensor can fail without setting a fault code ... Sure enough, there is a pattern of coolant temperature failure that can cause the flooding condition in this vehicle. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Spitzer About to Run out of Helium May 7, 2009
The U.S. space agency says its Spitzer Space Telescope is about to use the last of the coolant that has chilled it for the past 5 1/2 years. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration observatory is predicted to run out of the liquid helium that has kept its infrared detectors at prime operating temperatures of just a few degrees above absolute zero. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Can antifreeze come out in the wash? Apr 11, 2009
The water will overflow, and the tiny amount of remaining coolant will be washed out with it ... Put a little bit in the coolant reservoir, and use half as much water as it says to use. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More space for seniors highlights candidate forum Apr 11, 2009
It s wired for electricity, water and coolant. It has good parking, and it has good access. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
'Cruise control' for spacecraft Apr 7, 2009
Using helium gas as a coolant, they can bring down the temperature in the vacuum chamber to an incredibly chilly 20 Kelvin (-253C). The pressure, meanwhile, can drop to a millionth of an atmosphere. (BBC News -- Science)
Ask the Auto Doctor Apr 4, 2009
I ve addressed this complaint twice in my shop and on both occasions the problem was an intermittent open circuit in the coolant sensor. The coolant sensor can fail without setting a fault code ... There is a pattern of coolant temperature failure that can cause the flooding condition in this vehicle. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Acres of imported cars parked near port Apr 2, 2009
A full fuel system flush should also be undertaken to clean out "bad fuel that can gum up and clog the injectors," and Lavacot also recommends a full replacement of air, oil and cabin filters, and engine oil and coolant. Michael Royce, a former car salesman who runs the site BeatTheCarSalesman. (CNN)
Energy efficiency summer prep Apr 1, 2009
Well, at least since back in the 1970s, the coolant that whirls through nearly all air-conditioning systems, residential or commercial, has been something called R-22, which emits plenty of chlorine gas ... The new industry standard is a chlorine-free coolant that goes by the catchy name of R-410A, which happens to be a zero-ozone depleter ... Switching to the updated coolant systems could boost your energy efficiency by as much as 45 percent. (AZCentral -- Home)
The coming nuclear renaissance Mar 29, 2009
The mishap - a loss of coolant that caused the reactor core to overheat - caused no known deaths or diseases, and it exposed area residents to only a negligible amount of radiation. But it fueled an antinuclear frenzy that soon brought the expansion of the industry to a halt. (Boston Globe)
Westinghouse certain of safety, efficiency Mar 29, 2009
" An 1,100-megawatt AP1000 plant would have a base price of about $4 billion, the company said. For its AP1000 technology, the risk of public radiation exposure is listed as 4 parts per 10 million. "That's about the same chance of getting hit by a meteor while walking down the street," Mr. Cummins said. Westinghouse's design, which took 20 years of research and development, involves a complex mix of physics during which neutrons bombard radioactive uranium-235 to break it down into byproducts... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Understanding Special Purpose Machi... Mar 27, 2009
The machine construction, work holding arrangement, selection of toolings, ways and means of delivery of coolant, chip disposal etc should ensure that the machine runs to the best of its efficiency for long, without frequent interruptions for maintenance ... Peripherals: SPMs may have, depending on application and complexity, proper coolant system, chip flushing arrangement, proper chip disposal systems with a chip conveyor (if needed), protective guards, front sliding door/ guard with or... (Suite101.com)
A New Way To Protect The Data Center Mar 25, 2009
All components of Firelock vaults, such as the doors, power and data cable penetrations, coolant line penetrations and damper assemblies, are Class 125-rated because a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. They are equipped with automatic door closers to ensure the vault will be sealed if the building must be evacuated immediately. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Tips for "Spring Cleaning" Small Tractors (2) Mar 22, 2009
Minnesota Farm Guide: Leading Farm Newspaper. March 20I attended a Soybean Symposium at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, near Chanhassen. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Newsweek: Current green technology won't be enough Mar 18, 2009
"We're going to have to discover yet another family of superconductors [which do not lose current] that are easily made into wires" and that work at the temperature of liquid nitrogen, a coolant. Prospects stink for discovering what we need to discover, especially when you consider that to get the right energy mix in 2050, given how long it takes to capitalize and deploy new technologies, we need breakthroughs soon, not in 2049. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Why Do Mechanics Cost So Much? Mar 12, 2009
"The coolant is rusted, and I go down to change your water pump and all the bolts are rusted, half the bolt's gone, and the coolant is so bad. I go to take your water pump off and two of your bolts break off, well guess what? Its now on you and whatever extra time it takes, that's extra.". Dealerships tend to charge more for labor, closer to the $100 per hour range, than independents. (Click2Houston, TX)
