Flettner rotors
By PE, .
Manchester University found a few years ago that a rotor could give eight times more power than a normal windmill
Professional Engineering
Letters
Going it alone
By PE, .
In 1929 Griffith reported that Whittle's proposal had insufficient merit to warrant further investigation
Era of cheap oil is over
By PE, .
We need to start thinking about the future of global supplies of natural gas which contribute another third of energy supplies
Change it or scrap it
By PE, .
The driving force for developing new energies is that fossil fuels will become increasingly scarce and more costly
The engineer is a minor hero
By PE, .
Perhaps we owe the present meltdown of the corrupt financial system to Ayn Rand
Running dry & qualifications
By PE, .
Comment on why the taps will run dry, apprenticeships and GCSE exam papers
Metro-Vick played an important role
By PE, .
Ministry of Aircraft Production ordered a back-up design, similar to the Avon, and this engine - the Saffire - proved to be highly successful
Overvalued qualifications
By PE, .
Enough of useless "degrees" - let our taxes be spent where they will be most fair and effective
Engineering value
By PE, .
Our profession has the least reward for the highest effort to qualify
Climate models are wrong
By PE, .
The world has not warmed significantly for the 15 years and this proves that carbon dioxide does not cause dangerous global warming
Topics
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Process
Paint job built to last
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Automation
Decomposing robots could become reality
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Medical
Engineering saves lives
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Environment
Firms drag feet over climate change scheme registration