The Case Against Roundabouts
Roundabouts in America have come a long way since they were first introduced. Today, traffic conditions have changed, traffic density has increased …
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Spray-on fireproof coatings are an effective method for protecting equipment and structures from fire and heat. However, these materials tend to have …
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This material from the earliest beginnings of the plastics era became so popular, but also so common, that it almost unnoticed to this day.
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Synthetic storage tanks, i.e. plastic storage tanks, have revolutionized the warehousing of content all over the world. Plastic tanks can store food, …
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Car Immobilizer Using VHF Wireless Remote Control Circuit
You might be very frequently hearing those “squeaking” alarm sounds, after which an individual can be seen confidently walking away from the car just …
Continue ReadingHow to Calculate First, Second and Third Pulley Systems
The article explains the three fundamental systems of pulleys, covering their operational description and methods for calculating their velocity …
Continue ReadingAbsolute vs. Relative Position in Coordinate Systems
Latitude and longitude are used to define the absolute location of any place. This requires an accepted system of coordinates to be in place, and …
Continue ReadingHow to Install a Wall-mounted or Through-wall Air Conditioner (Split AC or Window Type)
Wall mounted air conditioner units have advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will talk about the installation and maintenance of wall …
Continue ReadingSizing a Genset based on Determined Need
Generators for business use make sound economic sense if the power outages are a frequent occurrence, or if such outages are likely to cause hardships …
Continue ReadingCauses of Marine Pollution - Cleaner Fuels May Not be the Answer
Emission from ships exhausts account for a 2-3% of all global CO2 emissions, along with quite sizeable amounts of SOx and NOx emissions. However, the …
Continue ReadingDiscussion: Different Multiplexing Techniques
Multiplexing is a technology to transfer digital or analog data in daily use devices like telephone and television. Here, we discuss the various …
Continue ReadingHow to Calibrate a Light Meter
A light meter has become an important tool to measure the light levels for various areas like photosynthesis and photography. Here we take a look at …
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