Emerson Process Management has patented a new approach to the analysis of metal particles removed from production machines. Their new process can determine the root cause and severity of mechanical wear problems detected through routine oil analysis.
ESI Group make a strategic investment in Vibro-Acoustic Sciences
ESI Group, a software developer announced its intent to make a strategic investment in Vibro-Acoustic Sciences, the company that developed AutoSEA, a Statistical Energy Analysis software package.
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Method to Calibrate Acoustic Emission Sensors
National Physical Laboratory has completed a collaborative project with Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and Airbus UK, to develop a method for the calibration of acoustic emission (AE) sensors. The application of the sensors is the detection and location of discrete micro-fracture events that accompany stable crack growth in metals, due to fatigue and stress corrosion.
The first one-mega watt thermo-acoustic device
Praxair has won a $2 million grant to develop one of the world’s largest thermoacoustic device
Read the Praxiar news article here.
Places to buy cheap books
There are a number of great on-line book retailers. Some are better than others. As with most businesses, it is mainly the brand-name recognised ones that people often buy from. However, if you are looking to buy a book you might like to consider these alternatives that sell either new or used books(*)
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Cheap acoustics books at Walmart.com
I found that walmart.com have some really cheap books on acoustics…. for example, Beranek and Ver, Engineering Noise Control which sells for $225 just about everywhere I looked, they have it for $202… Most books look like they are 10% off, some are 20% off.
Be sure to check out this article for places to buy cheap books.