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In the realm of scientific research, several significant advancements have been made in various fields, with a particular focus on energy and technology. Here's a roundup of some of the most exciting developments:
Energy Efficiency and Home Comfort
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have designed and field-tested an algorithm that could help homeowners maintain comfortable temperatures year-round while minimizing utility costs. The algorithm, which utilizes machine learning, learns over time to keep the home at residents' desired temperature settings while minimizing energy costs and adjusting to environmental conditions, all with no existing knowledge of the building.
Results from this algorithm suggest it could save homeowners as much as 25% on their annual utility bills by maintaining comfortable temperatures while minimizing energy costs.
Sustainable Power Poles
ORNL researchers have also demonstrated the ability to additively manufacture power poles from bioderived and recycled materials. These power poles, which were 3D printed using the Big Area Additive Manufacturing system, boast a height of 55 feet and a closed cylindrical structure. The power poles can be produced using locally harvested materials such as wood debris and trees, making production and installation more efficient.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Researchers at ORNL have developed a nationwide modeling tool for electric vehicle (EV) charging station placement along interstate highways. Known as REVISE-II, this free open-source software takes into account EV growth forecasts, charging technology capabilities, intercity travel trends, and driver demographics. The REVISE-II modeling tool helps infrastructure planners fill infrastructure gaps for charging facilities to encourage the adoption of EVs for cross-country travel.
Nuclear Fusion Advancements
This summer, supported by critical diagnostics equipment from ORNL, scientists at the Joint European Torus in the United Kingdom are slated to run their first fusion experiments using deuterium and tritium fuel in 25 years. As in the earlier experiments, diagnostics systems developed by ORNL will play a key role in monitoring the plasma. For the first time in 25 years, scientists will use deuterium and tritium to create a plasma inside the chamber of the Joint European Torus to study nuclear fusion.
Advancements in Fusion Energy and Technologies
Equipment and expertise from ORNL will allow scientists studying fusion energy and technologies to acquire crucial data during landmark fusion experiments in Europe.
Wireless Charging Technology
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have demonstrated their wireless charging technology on an autonomous electric vehicle for the first time. The charging system was installed on Local Motors' autonomous shuttle, the Olli, and the architecture includes both wireless and wired charging.
Heat Management System
Recently, researchers from ista introduced the HeatPilot digital heat management system featuring a self-learning algorithm that continuously analyzes actual heat demand and external weather data to dynamically optimize heating systems either individually or in groups, reducing energy use and costs while improving system efficiency.
Technological Developments in Transportation
The technology has also been demonstrated on a light-duty SUV and a medium-duty delivery truck. The team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is focusing its future research efforts on increasing production efficiency and improving material performance to further advance these developments.
These advancements in energy efficiency, sustainable power generation, and transportation technology underscore the ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
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