Companion to the Bismarck: The German Cruiser Prinz Eugen
The Prinz Eugen was a Hipper class heavy cruiser of the German Navy during the Second World War. Her primary claim to fame is that she was the …
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How do Lithium Titanate batteries work and are they really superior to conventional Lithium-ion batteries? Are they going to substitute for their …
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The salinity of the ocean is strongly related to temperature. In order to estimate ocean salinity without conducting tests, it is helpful to read …
Continue ReadingThe First Law of Thermodynamics
The first law of thermodynamics states that “energy can neither be destroyed nor created and it can only be transformed.” Thus what happens to the …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Central Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
The correct sizing of the central air conditioning and heating systems play a major role on energy expenditure. Here are a few working tips for …
Continue ReadingFERC Security Program for Small Hydropower Projects
New motivations have resulted in a number of tenders to construct small hydropower projects in the U.S. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission …
Continue ReadingThe German Pocket Battleships in World War Two
Although the designation of “pocket battleship” was never adopted by the German navy, the Deutschland class of Panzershiffe (armored …
Continue ReadingAcoustics and Noise Control of Buildings
Noise is unwanted sound. When noise exceeds the permissible level, it causes various problems for the listeners. Therefore, in the design and …
Continue ReadingRORO Method For Heavy Equipment Loading and Unloading
RORO or Roll On Roll Off is a cargo-handling method for loading and unloading heavy equipment onto cargo barges and ships without using cranes. RORO …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Theory behind Nuclear Reactors?
While nuclear reactors are very complex, powerful pieces of equipment, they operate according to just a few basic principles. With an understanding …
Continue ReadingTrue or False: Hydro-Air Systems do not Dry the Air like Furnaces
Many people believe that hydro-air systems do not dry the air like furnaces do. Since dry air can cause a number of health ailments, this would be a …
Continue ReadingGreat Potential of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Stationary Use says Rolls Royce
Generating electricity without smoke and pollution is no longer impossible. Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology has the potential to power this …
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