AC and DC Electric Shock Effects Compared
What are the physical differences between shocks by AC and DC current? Both are dangerous and can be lethal in high amounts. Learn more here.
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Dam break simulations are now assisted by computer analysis, but the difficulties in correctly estimating dam break roughness caused by uncertainty in …
Continue ReadingElectrical Energy Storage for Renewable Power - Solar and Wind
Electricity or energy storage in bulk quantity may be done by a pumped storage hydro power plant. Used mines filled with water may be used. Renewable …
Continue ReadingThe Need for the Maritime Law Jones Act
The Maritime Jones Act has two main objectives. To protect the rights of the American seamen, to prevent them from working on substandard ships, to …
Continue ReadingModern Architecture - Values of Architecture and Modern Life
An analysis of the values of architecture and modern life, and some of the revolutionary changes beginning to take hold - the role of the building in …
Continue ReadingNuclear Power - The Countries that use Nuclear Energy Power Plants, Statistics, and Facts
Which country generates most of it electricity from nuclear energy power plants? Which country has the most number of nuclear energy power plants? How …
Continue ReadingRecord Retention Requirements from Maritime Law
This article is about all record retention of oil record book, cargo record book, and garbage record book as per the maritime regulations passed by …
Continue ReadingThe Pros and Cons of Quantum Dots
Quantum Dots are increasingly entering the technology field, but what are the advantages and the disadvantages of their use?
Continue ReadingTop Construction Equipment Safety Standards
Though construction sites are a great place to work, construction workers face several hazards during their day-to-day work like equipment danger and …
Continue ReadingHistory of the Klystron Tube
What is a Klystron tube, and how does it work? Invented in 1937, Klystrons are a special type of amplifier vacuum tube. They have been used in RADAR, …
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Dike - Purpose of Dikes, Site Selection, Materials for a Dike
Dikes are built to prevent water from entering areas, or at least controlling them, so that the area becomes habitable. Dikes are very common along …
Continue ReadingJet Grouting Can Help To Reduce Foundation Costs
Jet grouting is one of the most exciting methods for soil improvement that has been developed in the past couple of decades. In its simplest form it …
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