Emerging Technologies Briefs
by: Abbey Schmidt
The term ‘servo’ refers to a control mechanism that uses negative feedback to sense and correct errors. This control strategy, when applied to motors, results in increased precision and efficiency.
by: Stephen Bonney
Laser diode lighting is among several next generation lighting technologies that have emerged as a potential successor to LED lighting. It uses laser technology to provide light, as opposed to using diodes, gas, or a wire filament.
by: Chris Pinkowski
For traditional windows used in commercial and residential buildings, glazing performance was advanced by adding special coatings or by filling the space between glass layers with less convective gases.
by: Rob Parker
Synchronous AC motors are motors that rotate at a speed that is perfectly “in sync” with the frequency of the electric current supplying it. This is different than the much more common induction AC motors.
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Energy information systems (EIS) are tools that allow facilities to manage their energy use. They also enable facility staff to better track energy performance.
