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Flexblue, a French Nuclear Power Station Under the Sea
The French DCNS Group has unveiled its undersea nuclear power plant for coastal & island communities - Flexblue. Site of the first unit: the English Channel
Feb 4, 2012 - Martin Cross
Embedded Masterclass 2011, Cambridge, UK
The 2011 Embedded Masterclass will be held on Wednesday 5 October 2011 near Cambridge in England.
Sep 28, 2011 - Steve Rogerson
Construction Details of The Little Boy Atomic Bomb
Construction details of the first atomic bomb, code-named 'Little Boy', dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th 1945, marking the beginning of the Atomic Age.
Aug 6, 2011 - Martin Cross
Preserving the Great Red British Telephone Box
From its early 1930s beginnings to the present-day, the British red telephone box has earned iconic status. Brits cannot bear to tell it goodbye.
Mar 18, 2011 - Janet Cameron
Land Survey – A Legal Description of Real Property
Owners of real estate need lot surveys done for various reasons, but always to establish, in one way or another, what they own and what it looks like.
Feb 27, 2011 - Rosemary Drisdelle
Software Engineering tops 2011 Survey of Best and Worst Jobs
A recent survey ranked software engineering as one of the best professions based on environment, stress, salary, and hiring outlook.
Feb 15, 2011 - Susan Kristoff
Oil Drilling and other Petroleum Extraction Methods
Petroleum is found in a variety of locations and forms and each require different extraction methods.
Feb 8, 2011 - Susan Kristoff
Professional Engineering Certification
Professional engineering certification ensures that practicing engineers meet requirements for competency in their specific disciplines.
Jan 31, 2011 - Susan Kristoff
Idaho Researcher Creates Solar Powered Roadway
A researcher in Idaho has developed an alternative roadway surface that incorporates solar panels, lighting and electronics.
Jan 20, 2011 - Susan Kristoff
Gift Ideas for Engineers
People in the engineering profession can be difficult to buy gifts for, but appealing to their interests is always successful.
Nov 17, 2010 - Susan Kristoff
Introduction to Temperature Sensors
A variety of temperature sensor types are available for a wide range of measurement applications.
Nov 12, 2010 - Susan Kristoff
Hydraulic Oil Filter Which Removes The Need to Change Oil - Ever!
With oil a diminishing resource, the search for solutions is ever more urgent, but Europafilter technology can already consign the oil change to the past.
Nov 7, 2010 - Paul Bradbury
How to Stay Safe When Using Elevators
Behind cars, elevators are the most used form of transportation in industrialized countries. Let's stay safe while using them.
What is a Blowout Preventer in an Oil Well?
A blowout preventer is just one part of a complex system that makes up a deep sea oil extraction system.
Sep 10, 2010 - Susan Kristoff
Types of Power Generation in the United States
While the majority of electricity in the United States is generated by coal-fired power plants, the balance is generated through a wide variety of methods.
Sep 4, 2010 - Susan Kristoff
Introduction to Hygrometers
Hygrometers are sensors designed to measure humidity, which is defined as the water content of a gas, generally air.
Jul 10, 2010 - Susan Kristoff
Petroleum Engineering 101
Petroleum engineers located, extract, and process raw petroleum materials into useful products.
Jun 2, 2010 - Susan Kristoff
The Lies of Science Fiction
Have you ever watched Science Fiction films and wondered, "That's set in the 21st Century, why don't we have that technology yet?" It's not as good as you thought.
Mar 9, 2010 - Jordan King-Lacroix
Introduction to Robotics
Robotic systems are used in a variety of industries to automate and improve upon tasks originally performed by humans.
Feb 10, 2010 - Susan Kristoff
Using Thorium as a Nuclear Fuel
Thorium is a radioactive element that can be used to drive nuclear power cycles, and has several benefits over traditional nuclear fuels.
Jan 13, 2010 - Susan Kristoff
Interviewing for Engineers
Interviewing does not have to be a daunting experience if the right preparation is undertaken before the interview begins.
Dec 3, 2009 - Susan Kristoff
Popular Computer Aided Design Software
Engineers rely on these computer aided design packages to get their work done efficiently.
Sep 23, 2009 - Susan Kristoff
Computer Aided Design Software
Engineers use CAD software to design everything from electronic components to skyscrapers.
Sep 9, 2009 - Susan Kristoff
Common Software Packages Used by Engineers
Engineers rely on a variety of software programs on a daily basis to perform tasks that were previously unthinkable.
Aug 20, 2009 - Susan Kristoff
Barcodes May be Replaced
Scientists have developed a tiny product tagging device that contains much more information than the barcode.
Jul 27, 2009 - Rupert Taylor
Shock Absorbers That Generate Electricity
MIT students have invented a shock absorber that generates electricity from the unevenness of the roadway while it smooths the ride and improves fuel efficiency.
Jul 3, 2009 - Dennis Holley
Introduction to Positive Train Control
Positive train control is an umbrella term that applies to technologies that helps rail vehicles to avoid accidents.
Jun 25, 2009 - Susan Kristoff


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