EngineeringPinch Valve A pinch valve is a valve that controls the flow of a fluid (liquid or gas) by pinching a flexible tube or sleeve to restrict…
EngineeringFlow Limiter or Flow Restrictor A flow limiter or flow restrictor is a device that restricts the flow of a fluid, typically a gas or liquid. It is a device…
TechnologyMass Flow Meter A mass flow meter, also known as an inertial flow meter, is a device that measures the mass flow rate of a fluid as it…
TechnologyFlow Control Valve A flow control valve controls the flow or pressure of fluid. It is a mechanical device that controls the flow rate of a fluid, such…
EngineeringIgnitron – a type of gas-filled tube An ignitron is a gas-filled tube used as a controlled rectifier that dates from the 1930s. It is a gas-filled tube that is mostly utilized…
TechnologyDynamic Voltage Scaling – In Computer Architecture Dynamic Voltage Scaling (DVS) is a technology used in current CPUs, particularly in low-power embedded systems, to dynamically modify the operating voltage and frequency of…
TechnologyPower Conditioner A power conditioner is a device that improves the electrical power quality for sensitive equipment including audiovisual systems, computers, and other electronic devices. A line…
TechnologyLuminescent Solar Concentrator (LSC) Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs) are photovoltaic devices that improve the absorption of sunlight in solar cells. It is a device that uses concentrated radiation, specifically…
EngineeringPlasmonic Metamaterial – metal-like materials with negative real permittivity Plasmonic metamaterials are manmade materials that have unique optical features due to their interaction with light at the nanoscale. It is a metamaterial that employs…
EngineeringSplit-pi Topology in Electronics Split-pi topology is a typical arrangement found in electrical circuits, particularly power supply and amplifiers. In electronics, it is a pattern of component interconnections used…
EngineeringControl Valve Many industrial processes rely on control valves, particularly in the oil and gas, chemical, and manufacturing industries. It is a valve that controls fluid flow…
EngineeringBall Valve A ball valve is a flow control device that uses a hollow, perforated, pivoting ball to regulate fluid flow. It is a type of valve…