Sustainable Engineering

Sustainable Engineering addresses technology applied to saving energy, alternative materials, and nontraditional energy sources.

EDITORS' PICKS

Engineering Green
Green engineering throws an additional monkey wrench into the constant tug-of-war that is design.

Ten Principles of Sustainable, Cost-Effective Design

Design-for-sustainability demands a holistic approach analyzing operational efficiency, safety, operating function, productivity, material use, ease of operation, and maintenance.
The Backyard Wind Turbine

Thanks to tax incentives that make backyard wind more economical, most small wind turbines going into service today are professionally built and installed.
New Standard for Eco-Efficiency

NSF International has devised a new eco-efficiency protocol, NSF Protocol 352 (NSF P352), for the validation and verification of eco-efficiency analyses.
Aluminum Recycling on the Upswing

The Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) say aluminum cans are experiencing the highest recycling rate of any beverage container at 54.2%.
Companies Have a Tough Time Getting Sustainable

A recent IBM global corporate social-responsibility (CSR) survey of senior business executives shows a lot of companies are having trouble attaining the sustainability goals they set for themselves.

Green technology: Inside an advanced wind turbine

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Innovative drivetrain technology is making it easier to get power from the wind.
Scanning for Ideas: A Motor Pump Built for Solar Power

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The design is based on a spherical motor, a concept invented by Laing and it consists of a hemispheric rotor and impeller that sits on a hard, wear-resistant ceramic ball.
Green Technology: Jets Gear up to Fly Greener

Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan program is set to take to the skies with innovations ranging from reduction gearing to low-emission combustion cycles.
3D & 2D CAD Files

Our on-line CAD library contains 2D files in .dwg for AutoCAD and .dxf for other systems; and 3D files for Pro/Engineer and STEP. Access to our other on-line CAD drawings is now integrated into our on-line catalog.
Electricity From Ocean Waves

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Several devices are already in place to generate power from ocean waves. A patent-pending design should prove more efficient and environmentally friendly.