Are Average Ocean Temperatures Rising?
The average ocean temperatures are rising in the worlds oceans, mainly within the layer of seawater starting 800 yards below the surface. Rising …
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The Seikan Tunnel is one of the best examples of engineering. Its construction process provided useful technologies that have been used worldwide.
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This article provides an engineering perspective on the best range of humidity for people, books, and electronics. Also discussed is how humidity is …
Continue ReadingDifferent Types of Corrosion - their Causes and their Prevention
Some critical points are highlighted about what causes corrosion with the appropriate reasons for it. The implications of corrosion and how to tackle …
Continue ReadingHow to Build a BreakDown Beacon Light Similar to Police Lights
A beacon light similar to flashing police lights can be specifically handy during a vehicle breakdown or similar distressful conditions for sending …
Continue ReadingMultiple uses of RFID
RFID identifies tracking, recording, storing of products, and communicating fast important business issues.
Continue ReadingWhy are Utilities Switching to High Voltage DC Transmission over Long Lines?
High voltage DC power transmission is being increasingly used in place of high voltage AC power transmission, particularly for seabed cables and long …
Continue ReadingHow to Build Your Own 10-Watt Power Amplifier Using an IC TDA 2003
A good 10 watts of hi-fidelity fully operational amplifier circuit does not necessarily need to be complex and costly. Here we discuss how to build …
Continue ReadingI Learned from That: Ship's Crane Load Brakes Fail, Causes Damage
When a ship’s main engine breaks down at sea, the removal of pistons, liners, or cylinder heads requires using the engine overhead crane. The crane …
Continue ReadingImportance of Following Design Safety Guidelines
Observing safety norms is important because it not only brings work into order but also saves time and increases efficiency. System safety analysis …
Continue ReadingWhy is a Marine Toilet Called a Head?
Marine toilets are known as the head, this being the name given to them on the old wooden sailing ships, as they were located in the ships head right …
Continue ReadingThe OPOC Engine - How it Works
New OPOC engine developments are causing a resurgence in interest in the engines. They offer the possibility of significant efficiency gains, …
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