How to specify gas struts accurately | Engineer Live
网页2019年3月28日 — Gas Spring Force (F1) = Mass of lid x Centre of Gravity / Radius of Force x Number of Springs. Closing Force Calculation. Similarly, the force required to close the lid (F2) can be calculated using the formula: Closing Force F2 = Number of Springs x Spring Force F1 x Radius of Force / Lid Length. Calculation of the opening and closing forces ...
What is a smart material? - Engineer Live
网页2020年3月9日 — A smart material is an object that holds a property that is susceptible to change with the introduction of an external stimulus. This change must be either tangible or visible for the material to qualify for ‘smart’ status. These changes can include: Electrical. Chemical. Thermal. Mechanical.
Accelerating digitalisation in the oil and gas sector
网页2024年2月12日 — Accelerating digitalisation in the oil and gas sector. Nate Bridges explains why ineffective tech is damaging innovation and details how the oil & gas sector can successfully roll out digital solutions for a more efficient future. Oil and gas companies are perpetually innovating to enhance safety, increase accuracy, save time, and reduce costs.
An Expert Guide To Sonic Drilling - Engineer Live
网页2020年5月1日 — Sonic drilling is a more efficient method of drilling by using high-frequency resonance to create a smoother path of travel for the drill by reducing or even eliminating any frictional resistance from subsurface materials being encountered. The high frequency resonance results in a vibrating head that is being both pushed up and down by the ...
Front-end engineering and design: your best estimate
网页2016年4月5日 — Front-end engineering and design (FEED) is the phase of a project during which a percentage of the overall engineering required for a project is completed, with the purpose of developing a sanction estimate. Capital cost has a major bearing on return on investment, so the sanction estimate is an important part of the investment decision.
What challenges are ahead for electrical engineering?
网页2019年10月7日 — Here, Steve Hughes, managing director of power quality specialist Reo UK, outlines some of the biggest challenges electrical engineers will face in the coming years. In 2018, we saw global EV sales surpass two million units for the first time; twice the amount sold in 2017. With the possible threats of catastrophic climate change and …
A specifier’s guide to choosing the right filled PTFE material
网页2016年9月13日 — A specifier’s guide to choosing the right filled PTFE material. Phillip Charlton explores the main types of filled PTFE compounds, detailing the enhanced properties delivered by some key material combinations. The seldom rivalled hydrophobic, low-friction and corrosion-resistant properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) make it a …
Engineering News & Opinion | Engineer Live
网页Intelligent systems engineering with modelling, simulation and AI. Read the latest engineering news across a number of sectors including: chemical, technology, software, oil and gas, mining and design on Engineer Live.
The future of blasting operations - Engineer Live
网页6th March 2024 Siobhan Doyle. The exploitation of ore resources in open pit mines as well as in quarries frequently involve rock blasting operations. The future of blasting in mining lies in increased automation and robotics. A tunnel front with blasting holes. Exploring the engineering innovations shaping the future of blasting operations.
Peat as an energy source - Engineer Live
网页2020年4月2日 — Peat is an excellent way to contribute to the diversified and decentralised energy system. However, burning peat for electrical purposes releases more carbon dioxide than natural gas and coal. While coal and gas oil release 0.896kh/kWhe and 0.8 CO2 emissions respectively, peat releases 1.105kh/kWhe. While peat may not be utilised as …