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…
EngineeringPlug Valves Plug valves are industrial valves that regulate the flow of fluids through pipelines. These are valves having cylindrical or conically tapered “plugs” that can be…
TechnologyMass Flow Controller A Mass Flow Controller (MFC) is a device that measures and controls the flow rate of a gas with high accuracy. It is a device…