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Wireless Communication to a Plunger Lift Well February 1, 2010
Wireless I/O is a valuable tool in optimizing the operation of oil and gas wells. In this article it is applied to the problem of automating plunger control in natural gas production.More>>
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A New Approach to Wireless Power Transfer January 1, 2010
Supplying power wirelessly provides greater design flexibility.More>>
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The Potential and Challenges of Wireless Sensor Nodes for Diverse Application Fields December 1, 2009
Autonomous wireless sensor networks—WSNs powered by energy harvesting—have tremendous potential. By examining their possible use in healthcare, condition monitoring, and smart packaging we assess this enabling technology and discuss the challenges to further adoption.More>>
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RF Energy Harvesting Enables Wireless Sensor Networks October 13, 2009
A brief introduction to RF energy harvesting: what it is, what it does, and how it enables wireless sensor networking applications.More>>
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Lowering the Cost of Energy October 1, 2009
A submetering system that couples highly accurate energy measurements to wireless technologies enables effective energy monitoring for energy-conscious companies, allowing them to reduce both their carbon footprint and their utility burden.More>>
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Next-Generation Sensor Networks using Energy Harvesting and Ultra-Low-Power Wireless July 1, 2009
Power consumption is a central design consideration for wireless sensor networks whether they are powered using batteries or energy harvesters. Vital to success for either approach, however, is the need for hardware that uses power intelligently.More>>
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A Microflow-Based Differential Pressure Sensor May 1, 2009
This article describes prototypes of a novel thermoanemometer-type nanoliter-airflow sensor, integrated onchip with analog CMOS signal conditioning circuitry and with analog adjustability that allows accurate sensing of low differential pressures.More>>
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Next-Generation Wireless Asset Management April 1, 2009
Next-generation wireless asset management systems are incorporating lower power electronics, cellular technologies, and GPS to enable more robust, flexible, scalable systems that reduce operating expenses and improve business productivity.More>>
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Federal Facilities Reduce Energy Costs with Power Monitoring March 1, 2009
Federal facilities face mandated energy efficiency improvements. The first step toward achieving these ends requires knowledge of energy usage that a comprehensive power monitoring system—applied wisely—can provide. Here are some key questions to ask when choosing and using a power monitoring...More>>
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Wireless Seismic and Volcanic Monitoring in Ecuador January 1, 2009
Using robust radios coupled with a variety of sensors, geophysicists in Ecuador have implemented real-time monitoring systems for the country's volcanoes and other seismically active areas, leading to improved knowledge and public safety.More>>
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