Fartölvum
Fartölvum is a term used primarily in Icelandic-language speculative fiction and techno-lexicons to describe a class of compact, programmable energy-regulation modules. In its most common usage, a fartölvum is a self-contained capsule designed to store energy or control the release of energetic or gaseous substances within a system. The concept emphasizes modularity, safety, and remote operability, with standard features such as multi-layer containment, fault-tolerant communication, and state monitoring.
The word appears to be a neologism formed from Icelandic morphemes intended to evoke modern engineering. It
In fiction, fartölvum devices are often imagined as part of micro-grids, spacecraft life-support loops, or industrial
Scholars note that fartölvum illustrates how new technical terms travel between languages and genres, and that
See also: neologisms, speculative technology, energy storage.