News tagged with blade computing

Physicists unlock the mysteries of crack formation

(PhysOrg.com) -- In research published in the March 4 issue of the journal Nature, Northeastern University physicists have pioneered the development of large-scale computer simulations to assess how cracks ...

Physics / Condensed Matter

created Mar 05, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (17) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

'Smart turbine blades' to improve wind power

Researchers have developed a technique that uses sensors and computational software to constantly monitor forces exerted on wind turbine blades, a step toward improving efficiency by adjusting for rapidly ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 01, 2009 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (12) | comments 10

Scorpions inspire scientists in making tougher surfaces for machinery

Taking inspiration from the yellow fattail scorpion, which uses a bionic shield to protect itself against scratches from desert sandstorms, scientists have developed a new way to protect the moving parts of ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (8) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Noise research to combat 'wind turbine syndrome'

(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Adelaide acoustics researchers are investigating the causes of wind turbine noise with the aim of making them quieter and solving 'wind turbine syndrome'.

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 01, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Fujitsu, JAEA Unveil Japan's Fastest Supercomputer

Fujitsu today announced that it has completed joint development of a new supercomputer system with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). The new supercomputer system went operational today.

Electronics / Hardware

created Mar 03, 2010 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 3