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For the past few years, the Petersburg Borough has been working to bolster its fleet of diesel generators to be better prepared for power outages when the hydropower system fails. On Monday, the ...
Watch an expert mechanic take on the ultimate challenge of repairing a broken crankshaft from a gasoline generator. This video showcases the determination and skill required to fix a crucial component ...
If you've taken a close look at the shiny exhaust tips on some new cars, you may have noticed that there isn't anything ...
Maybe you're thinking about buying a generator to keep the juice flowing. While a whole house model can be very expensive, Consumer Reports says there's a less pricey option to power just the ...
There was once a glorious time in vehicular history when seemingly everyone was obsessed with gas turbines. These smooth engines promised lots of power in a smaller package when compared to piston ...
Hurricane season is here. When using a generator, it’s important to keep certain safety tips in mind.
Next remove any metal tape or clamps keeping the dryer vent pipe fixed to its exhaust. If it's easier you might only want to remove material attaching the vent to the duct inside the wall.
Suffering a power outage can be a real pain, and we recommend having a home generator if you live in an at-risk area. That's why our experts have done the research so you can choose the right one ...
When the lights go out, it’s good to have a backup plan. We explain exactly how a generator works, so you can power your home safely.
A team of researchers from the Pennsylvania State University, USA has developed a prototype thermoelectric generator system to efficiently convert exhaust waste heat from high-speed vehicles such ...
These systems use semiconductor materials to convert heat into electricity based on temperature differences. Researchers, led by Wenjie Li and Bed Poudel, have developed a compact thermoelectric ...