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
Transport
Going it alone
By PE, .
In 1929 Griffith reported that Whittle's proposal had insufficient merit to warrant further investigation
Major Frank Halford deserves recognition
By PE, .
It is a little mentioned fact that the engines that powered the 1943 prototype Gloster Meteor were de Havilland Goblins
Dr. Griffiths and Sir Frank Whittle
By PE, .
When Whittle began to make progress with his engine, Dr. Griffiths was forced to re-evaluate his stance
Fuel usage on diesel trains
By PE, .
Having over 42 years' experience in the rail industry, I am surprised at the findings of the research by Ricardo Engineering
Plans to PFI the road network
By PE, .
In a bid to keep things moving along, the government is planning to sell off the last of the family silver
Alternative HS2 route
By PE, .
There has been very little discussion on the route chosen. This is especially important since within 2 months the final plans will be agreed
Combined schemes
By PE, .
It is to be hoped that work on HS2 will include the laying of an underground water main
Learning from past mistakes
By PE, .
As I remember it Comet's failure originated at the corner of a rectangular astrodome cutout in the roof of the fuselage
Material fault
By PE, .
I would like to set the record straight regarding the DH Comet. It was a wonderful aircraft and not an engineering disaster
