Mechanical Engineering

Jul
15
What Are the Giant Smokestacks at Nuclear Plants For?

What Are the Giant Smokestacks at Nuclear Plants For?

The good news is it's not smoke. It's steam. Have you ever wondered what those large,
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Jul
15
Do Himalayan Salt Lamps Work?

Do Himalayan Salt Lamps Work?

Recently a reader suggested I cover the topic of Himalayan salt crystal lamps. I have a bit of personal experience
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Jul
15
Static Force Systems

Static Force Systems

In our previous post, we looked at some basic terminology. In this post, we will look at the mechanics fundamentals
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Jul
15
Variability in Design for Assembly

Variability in Design for Assembly

The paper by Namouz, Summers, and Mocko considers the applicability of the Boothroyd and Dewhurst assembly time estimation method as
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Jul
14
Historical Survey of Engineering Design

Historical Survey of Engineering Design

General Comments on Publications and Research The reviews under consideration provides insight into the value of researching current publications.  Researching
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Jul
14
Nuclear Reactor Control Rods

Nuclear Reactor Control Rods

Sometimes people ask me what the control rods in nuclear power plants are. Well, here's the answer: Uses
3 min read
Jul
14
Quick Review of Product Lifecycle Management Software

Quick Review of Product Lifecycle Management Software

Product Lifecycle Management software is used to track everything related to how raw materials are converted to a usable product
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Jul
14
The “I Designed It Myself” Effect in Mass Customization

The “I Designed It Myself” Effect in Mass Customization

Mass customization is the concept where manufactured goods may be customized by the consumer. These goods may have individualized modifications
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Jul
14
Overview of Nuclear Reactor Core Fundamentals

Overview of Nuclear Reactor Core Fundamentals

Many factors play into the design of a modern reactor core. One of the first questions that come to mind
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Jul
14
What is Depleted Uranium?

What is Depleted Uranium?

One of my friends recently asked me what depleted uranium was. He had heard about it being dangerous and wondered
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