A Comprehensive Review of Shaft Voltages and Bearing Currents, Measurements and Monitoring Systems in Large Turbogenerators by Katudi Oupa Mailula, Akshay K. Saha

“…This study reviews the mechanisms behind shaft voltage and current generation, their impact on turbine generators, and the effectiveness of various mitigation strategies, including shaft earthing brushes, bearing insulation, and advanced health monitoring systems. …”
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Overview of Technologies for Solar Systems and Heat Storage: The Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics for Performance Analysis and Optimization by Jakub Janus, Monika Filipowska, Hubert Jabłoński, Mateusz Wieliński, Krzysztof Sornek

“…Conclusions from scientists’ research regarding the impact of tank shape, thermal insulation, flow parameters, and the use of stratification partitions on heat storage efficiency have been presented. …”
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Analyzing the effect of asymmetrical thermal flow in three phase induction motor by Blessing Effiong Tom, Akpama Eko James

“…The findings indicate that thermal imbalances cause higher winding resistance, decreased efficiency, localized overheating, and hastened insulation degradation. …”
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<i>Ab initio</i> Calculations of the Electronic-Energy Structure and Optical Properties of Lanthanum and Neodymium Pyrozirconates by A. A. Lavrentyev, B. V. Gabrelian, Vu Van Tuan, K. F. Kalmykova

“…They can be used for thermal insulation of metal components in turbines and air engines. …”
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Enhanced Device Performance of Bulk Heterojunction (BHJ) Hybrid Solar Cells Based on Colloidal CdSe Quantum Dots (QDs) via Optimized Hexanoic Acid-Assisted Washing Treatment by Alfian F. Madsuha, Akhmad H. Yuwono, Nofrijon Sofyan, Michael Krueger

“…However, their inherent electrical insulation properties deliver a problem for hybrid solar cell application, disrupting charge transfer, and electron transport in conjugated polymer/QDs photoactive blends. …”
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Design and Experimental Study of a Prefabricated Building Thermoelectric Power Generation–Wall System for Severe Cold Climates by Zhanguo Hao, Ribo Hu, Yi Gao, Jinyuan Liu, Xiaoming Su

“…Conventional exterior wall insulation and energy utilization strategies in such environments often fail to achieve the desired levels of efficiency, energy conservation, and productivity. …”
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Design and Testing of a Shell-Encapsulated Solar Collector with the Compound Surface Concentrators by Hongfei Zheng, Gang Wu, Jing Dai, Yanyan Ma

“…The cavity shell provides an additional thermal insulation to reduce heat loss of the designed solar collector. …”
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Compact and Broadband 1 &#x00D7; 4 Optical Switch Based on W2 Photonic Crystal&#x00A0;Waveguides by Qiang Zhao, Kaiyu Cui, Xue Feng, Fang Liu, Wei Zhang, Yidong Huang

“…By introducing the thermal insulation trench, the tuning efficiency is enhanced at least 77&#x0025; in experiment. …”
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Comparative study of thermal performance indicators of five hollow bricks configurations by Alaoui Ahlam, Kadic Muamer, Guenneau Sébastien, Lahsaini Mohammed, Achaoui Younes

“…In every country on the globe, there are still actions to perform in order to improve buildings' energy efficiency, particularly in regions with severe weather conditions. …”
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Research on the Magnetic Integration of Inductors for High-Power DC Transformers—A Case Study on Electric Roadways by Biyu Li, Hu Wang, Fenglin Cai, Wei Xie, Yang Zeng

“…With the growth of renewable energy, electrified highways can efficiently utilize green energy such as solar and wind for EVs, promoting sustainable transportation and carbon reduction, and accelerating the transition to a greener future. …”
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Evaluating UV-Protective Low-Emissivity Window Films: Implications for Thermal and Visual Comfort in Luminous Office Buildings by Lina M. Shaker

“…Solar energy systems contributed to a 20% increase in energy efficiency by supplementing the building’s energy needs. …”
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Thermal Analyses and Responses of Bridge Deck Hydronic Snow Melting System by Junjie Feng, Guansheng Yin

“…Results show that the model factually simulates the decrease of fluid temperature along the pipe. The insulation of bridge deck bottom reduces heat loss, and heating demand can be lowered. …”
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Ice mitigation in railway turnouts using a conductive heater: An experimental study by Arefeh Lotfi, Muhammad S. Virk

“…Finally, the study highlights the need for further research on rail/heater clamp design, materials, and advanced insulation techniques to enhance the efficiency and reliability of rail heating systems and avoid heat loss to the ballast and surroundings.…”
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Testing and Modelling of Building Envelope Retrofit System for Rapid Seismic Strengthening of Important RC Buildings by Can Balkaya

“…In addition to retrofitting to achieve energy efficiency in existing buildings, cladding and insulation can be easily and cost-effectively applied to the retrofitted building envelope. …”
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Research on Wireless Passive Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Technology Based on Pulse Compression Method by Long Pan, Kunsan Shi, Lei Han, Dingrong Qu, Yanling Zhang, Wenwu Chen

“…Fixed-point thickness measurement is commonly used in corrosion detection within petrochemical enterprises, but it suffers from low detection efficiency for localized thinning, limitations regarding measurement locations, and high equipment costs due to insulation and cooling layers. …”
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Regional Dimensions of Energy Poverty in Households of the Masovian Voivodeship in Poland: Genesis, Factors, Self-Assessment by Oskar Szczygieł, Adrianna Wojciechowska, Vitaliy Krupin, Iryna Skorokhod

“…Results indicate that older buildings and single-family houses, especially those still using coal or wood heating, are characterised by the greatest vulnerability to energy poverty, often related to insufficient insulation and outdated heating infrastructure. Conclusions highlight the urgent need to implement targeted policy interventions, advocating for thermal efficiency programmes and support for low-income households to alleviate the wider socioeconomic and health consequences of energy poverty in the region.…”
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A novel high-voltage fault-tolerant permanent magnet synchronous generator for far offshore wind turbines by Pengzhao Wang, Xiangjun Zeng, Yiping Luo

“…The design example optimized by the NSGA-III algorithm is compared with conventional generators of the same power rating regarding mass, cost, and efficiency. Furthermore, a scaled-down high-voltage coil prototype is developed to validate its insulation performance. …”
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Self-adaptable mechanical ceramic fibrous aerogels from prestressed topology and multistable constraints by Hongxing Wang, Longdi Cheng, Jianyong Yu, Yang Si

“…Abstract Ceramic aerogels, widely used as thermal insulation materials, are renowned for their remarkable characteristics, including ultralight weight and ultralow thermal conductivity. …”
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The Role of Environmental Product Declarations in the Decarbonization of Building Materials and Components by Francesco Asdrubali, Gianluca Grazieschi, Dante Maria Gandola

“…As energy efficiency measures have reduced the operational carbon footprint of buildings, the significance of embodied carbon has increased. …”
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Improving Temperature Prediction Precision for Aerial Cameras by Correcting Structure and Parameters of Thermal Network Models by Yue Fan, Wei Feng, Zhenxing Ren, Bingqi Liu, Jinying Li

“…The proposed correction method demonstrates its efficiency and validity in refining the accuracy of thermal network models for aerial cameras.…”
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