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? - Lithium Titanate vs Lithium-Ion Batteries
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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Temperature Salinity Diagram - Effect of Temperature on Salinity
The salinity of the ocean is strongly related to temperature. In order to estimate ocean salinity without conducting tests, it is helpful to read …
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The 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 …
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Understanding 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 …
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FERC 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 …
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The 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 …
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Acoustics 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 …
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RORO 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 …
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What 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 …
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