Category: Technology

Ammonia in Power: Centrica and Mitsubishi’s Revolution

Europe's First Ammonia Powered Station Map

Centrica Energy, Bord Gáis Energy and Mitsubishi Power will explore the development of an ammonia-fired gas turbine facility in Cork, Ireland. Source: Centrica Energy. The energy sphere in Europe is undergoing a profound transformation, thanks to the groundbreaking partnership between Centrica and Mitsubishi Power. This dynamic collaboration has ignited an ammonia-powered generation project at Cork’s […]

SPI Recon Borescope: Explosive Atmosphere Certified Inspection Solution

In late July we sent the Recon Borescope to get the ultimate test of reliability and safety. The MIL-STD810G certification was specifically performed to demonstrate the ability of the Recon to operate in the fuel-air explosive atmospheres without causing ignition.  The Recon was put through rigorous testing in multiple scenarios of different types and intensities […]

Identify Castings Flaws with the RECON Borescope

In April of 2021 Audi discovered cracks within its engine. This manufacturing defect developed during the casting process & caused cracks to run down the surface of the sixth cylinder’s bore. These small defects can cause engine oil leakage and catastrophic damage to the expensive, twin turbo-charged V8 engine. Not only do these cracks permanently […]

Making Fuel-Efficient Space Travel Possible

Aerospace Research Develops Revolutionary Working Model for Rocket Engines “The rotating detonation engine field is still in its infancy. We have tons of data about these engines, but we don’t understand what is going on.” Research refining this idea remains ongoing, aiding to increase our confidence in the future of this alternative engine set for […]

Sikorsky-Boeing Team Perfect Helicopter – SPI Borescopes

The Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant Helicopter that has recently made its public debut has been participating in the US Army’s Joint multi-role Medium future vertical lift program that is seeking replacement its UH-60 black hawk transport helicopter and AH-64 Apache gunships. The SB-1 Defiant competes with Bell helicopter’s V-280 valor tilt-rotor in the medium-lift – sized […]

Toyota Debuts 2019 “Fun” Corolla Hatchback

When you think of Toyota, you probably think of dependability without many perks because Toyota isn’t necessarily known for manufacturing sporty vehicles. If you ask anyone that enjoys cars, they’re likely to tell you it’s a boring vehicle to drive. There’s nothing exciting about a Toyota, particularly a Toyota Corolla. These vehicles are built to […]