1. Introduction. As the world''s top electrical energy consumer, China consumed nearly one-quarter of the global total in 2016 [1, 2] anges in China''s energy consumption are expected to influence global energy demand, energy prices, and pollutant emissions [3].Although the use of electricity is clean and efficient, most of China''s
3 · After a decade of rapid growth, in 2020 the global electric car stock hit the 10 million mark, a 43% increase over 2019, and representing a 1% stock share. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for two-thirds of new electric car registrations and two-thirds of the stock in 2020. China, with 4.5 million electric cars, has the largest fleet
3 · Recent electrical engineering innovations have applications across various industries — we discuss a few key fields below.. 1. MEDICAL. Notable recent innovations in medical electronic engineering have come in robotics and augmented and virtual reality. ROBOTICS. One of the most significant new inventions in medical electronic engineering
When considering energy-efficiency improvements to a facility''s motor systems, a systems approach incorporating pumps,
Turnaround maintenance (TAM) is an essential activity in process industry. It plays an important role in maintaining consistent productive capacity. It is a major project that requires sound planning, execution and control. In this paper guidelines for a structured approach for managing TAM is outlined and the current practice of TAM in petrochemical
Research and development of electric industrial equipment and processes could significantly improve the financial attractiveness of industrial
6 · Despite significant strides in the past year, the electrical engineering industry is not showing any signs of slowing down. Below are some of the most noteworthy industry trends you should watch out for in 2020. Smart Grids . Unlike in the past, whereby consumers solely depended on a local electrical power company, today, they have
Robots have been part of automation systems for a very long time, and in public perception, they are often synonymous with automation and industrial revolution perse. Fueled by Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT) concepts as well as by new software technologies, the field of robotics in industry is currently undergoing a
Energy efficiency offers seemingly glittering promises to all-savings for consumers and utilities, profits for shareholders, improvements in industrial
Benefit 3: Immediate efficiency improvements with power quality. Power quality and power factor measure an electrical infrastructure''s health. Both affect the performance and longevity of equipment. Poor power quality includes voltage sags, surges, and harmonic distortion, disrupting operations and damaging sensitive equipment.
Demand is already increasing for key assets including wind and solar systems to supply green power, heat pumps to decarbonize the space and water heating of buildings, battery energy storage systems to
1. Electrification of the fuel that industrial companies use for energy has several benefits. Generally, electrically driven equipment is only slightly more energy efficient than the conventional option, but it has lower maintenance costs, and, in the case of the industrial boiler, the investment cost of the electrical equipment is lower.
These factors include: changes in the share of electrical energy in final energy consumption; changes in energy intensity (energy used per unit of gross domestic product (GDP)); adjustments in industrial structure (the relative contributions of different
1 · With these five trends to watch in 2024, there will likely be many opportunities and challenges for the electric power industry—from reaping the benefits of accelerating
Hence, efficiency improvements with electrical machines can have a very large impact on energy consumption. The key challenges to increased efficiency in systems driven by electrical machines lie in three areas: a. To extend the application areas of variable-speed electric drives through reduction of power electronic and control costs b.
Overall benefits of electrification in industry can include the provision of grid support and ancillary services; improving electric load factors and potentially
Our central government has planned to provide electricity to each and every household. Also, we are moving towards 100 per cent electrification of the Indian Railways. In addition, the government is introducing electronic vehicles to curb pollution and move towards greener environment. The sector is sure to grow by the day.
Yet even as industries grapple with structural changes, and as societies and economies pivot to the "next normal," companies themselves have a window of opportunity to adapt their operations to help reduce the
Energy saving results when using variable speed drives. When installing variable speed drives in industry and based on Eqs. (1), (2), (3), the results of total annual energy saving in industrial boilers MWh 28,487 and MWh 115,243 of energy could be saved annually in 10% and 60% speed reduction respectively as shown in Fig. 19.
Safety is becoming more important for all industries, and this trend is leading the way for improvements in every working environment. "There is a heightened awareness that a safe workplace is important to all
Here are the latest notable trends we expect to see in the electrical industry for 2024: 1. The continued growth of prefabrication. Within the construction industry as a whole,
side response for industry, driven by electricity price differences between peak and off-peak hours. In emerging economies that have achieved consistent and substantial improvements in industrial EE, like China and India, governments have made deliberate efforts to pursue market reforms and to pilot, demonstrate, and scale up policy
1. The electric business is vital to a thriving society. 2. Power delivery to your home or business is a complex undertaking, but the process has remained unchanged for over 100 years. 3. Industry practices such
The electrical industry is changing. Discover key trends that every contractor and pro should be aware of and stay informed about the industry''s future.
Growing EV demand—with China as the hot spot. McKinsey projects that worldwide demand for passenger cars in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment will grow sixfold from 2021 through 2030, with annual unit sales increasing to roughly 40.0 million, from 6.5 million, over that period. China retained its position as the world''s e
The electrical industry''s role in a sustainable future. By Sean Carroll. 04/11/2020. A new report has detailed ways for Australia to rebuild its economy after the COVID-19 pandemic while also progressing towards a
Explore our in-depth industry research on the top 10 electronics manufacturing trends based on our analysis of 1100+ companies. These trends include organic electronics, AI, IoT, 3D-printed electronics, and more! The electronics manufacturing industry is growing rapidly leveraging the latest technology advancements in fabrication
McKinsey''s Global energy perspective 2022 projects that electricity demand will more than triple, rising from about 83 million terajoules (TJ) in 2020 to more than 252 million TJ in 2050. Multiple factors are
As we begin 2021, Erika Shaughnessy, Product Manager, Wiremold, shares her insights on the top trends that will shape the electrical industry this year. From ensuring buildings are set for the future to implementing smart, flexible devices, these trends reflect an increased consumer craving for safe spaces that provide power, security and