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Self-Contained Rapid Modal Testing System for Highway Bridges (THMPR)
PAGE TITLEOverviewPAGE SUMMARYA system for measuring structural integrity includes a self-contained rapid modal testing trailer that delivers an impact load to a structure being tested and records data resulting from the impact load, and a data processing software that extracts modal parameters of the structure, such as frequencies and mode shapes....
Published: 2/19/2025   |   Inventor(s): Franklin Moon, Ahmet Aktan, John DeVitis, David Masceri, Jr., Barry Buchter, Basily Basily, John Braley, Nicholas Romano
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Category(s): Computing, AI, Software, Cybersecurity & Analytics, Construction & Civil Engineering
Systems and Methods of Using Phase Change Material in Power Plants
PAGE TITLEOverviewPAGE SUMMARY Cooling systems and methods for cooling in a power plant using a phase change material. In one embodiment, a phase change material container includes at least one phase change material which may be in the form of a slurry; and at least one conduit for transporting the fluid through the phase change material when located...
Published: 2/19/2025   |   Inventor(s): Matthew Mccarthy, Ying Sun, Young Cho, Baolan (jessica) Shi, Han Hu, Philipp Boettcher, Qinghua (tim) Xie
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Category(s): Energy, Advanced Materials & Chemicals, Construction & Civil Engineering
Dynamic load modeling of a building's energy consumption for demand response applications
PAGE TITLEOverviewPAGE SUMMARY For most commercial facilities, such as large office buildings and hotels, the systems that represent the greatest percentage of electrical load are the lighting and HVAC systems. Appropriate control of the latter can lead to significant savings. However, there are several challenges associated with HVAC controls, and...
Published: 2/18/2025   |   Inventor(s): Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, Karen Miu Miller, Jonathan Berardino, Alain Steven
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Category(s): Energy, Electrical Engineering, Advanced Materials & Chemicals, Construction & Civil Engineering, Computing, AI, Software, Cybersecurity & Analytics
Two-Piece Lightweight Litter System
PAGE TITLEOverviewPAGE SUMMARY This invention is directed to a durable, compact, two-piece, light weight, load sustaining litter system for the transport of humans, animals or objects. The litter system comprises a litter frame, a fabric disposed between the structure of the frame, at least one hinge and at least one coupling mechanism. The litter system...
Published: 2/18/2025   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Awerbuch, Kate Zinsky, Ryan Baum, Tim Hampson, Kevin Kline, Benjamin Klopp
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Category(s): Advanced Materials & Chemicals, Medical Devices, Diagnostics & Biosensors, Construction & Civil Engineering
Integration of Digital Image Correlation with Acoustic Emission
PAGE TITLE Real Time Acousto-Optical Sensing System for Improved Non-Destructive Structural Health Monitoring PAGE SUMMARY Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is vital in ensuring the structural integrity of critical components utilized in the aerospace, civil and mechanical industries. The development of SHM has a direct impact on public safety,...
Published: 2/18/2025   |   Inventor(s): Antonios Kontsos, Ivan Bartoli, Prashanth Vanniamparambil
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Category(s): Advanced Materials & Chemicals, Construction & Civil Engineering, Computing, AI, Software, Cybersecurity & Analytics
IDENTIFICATION OF WATER PIPE MATERIAL BASED ON STRESS WAVE
PAGE TITLE Overview PAGE SUMMARY In 1991, the US EPA published the ‘Lead and Copper Rule’ (LCR) regulation to address the widespread legacy use of lead pipes for potable water delivery and service lines. While well intended, the regulation received immediate push-back from municipal water utility companies that cited compliance with...
Published: 2/20/2025   |   Inventor(s): Ivan Bartoli, Kurt Sjoblom, Charles Haas, Matteo Mazzotti
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Category(s): Clean Tech & Sustainability, Construction & Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Soft magnetic composites for electric motors
PAGE TITLE Overview PAGE SUMMARY Researchers at Drexel University have created a process to manufacture soft magnetic composites (SMCs) that withstand high temperatures for use in electromagnetic devices. Oxide coated ferrous powders are magnetically permeable, electrically resistive, and mechanically durable to allow for complex shapes to be...
Published: 2/18/2025   |   Inventor(s): Mitra Taheri, Steven Spurgeon, Katie Jo Sunday, Steven May
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Category(s): Advanced Materials & Chemicals, Construction & Civil Engineering
Flow control/shut-off valve assembly
PAGE TITLE Automatic Flow Valve Assembly for Fluid Management and Leak Detection PAGE SUMMARY This invention presents an automatic flow valve assembly designed to regulate fluid flow (for a liquid or gas), detect leaks, and prevent wastage in various applications. The assembly includes a valve that can transition between open and closed positions,...
Published: 2/20/2025   |   Inventor(s): Bakhtier Farouk, John Older, Matthew Scholl, La'shell Jones, Jared Kern
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Category(s): Construction & Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Improved heat pump water heater
PAGE TITLE Energy-efficient heat pump system PAGE SUMMARY Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics at Drexel University have developed an energy-efficient, standalone, single heat pump water heater. Electric heat pump water heaters use about half of the energy of conventional electric resistance or gas water heaters,...
Published: 2/18/2025   |   Inventor(s): Young Cho
Keywords(s): Water
Category(s): Energy, Advanced Materials & Chemicals, Construction & Civil Engineering
Pre-treating water with non-thermal plasma
PAGE TITLE Overview PAGE SUMMARY The present invention consists of a method of pre-treatment of adulterated water for distillation, including adulterated water produced during hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) of shale rock during natural gas drilling. In particular, the invention is directed to a method of treating adulterated water,...
Published: 2/18/2025   |   Inventor(s): Young Cho, Alexander Fridman, Alexander Rabinovich, Daniel Cho
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Category(s): Plasma, Advanced Materials & Chemicals, Clean Tech & Sustainability, Construction & Civil Engineering
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