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The temperature of the compressed air in a diesel engine
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Effective Communication in Engineering: Insights from Industry Professionals"
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Will a PRV operate at zero-flow condition?
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Got a question about air molecules.
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Witness the Shuttle's Final Launch: A Time-Lapse Movie
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Questions About Nanotechnology: Bachelor/Master Programs & More
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Calc. the deformation of a cable on a reel
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Collaborative Science: Understanding Complex Systems
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Solving Thermo & Vacuum Problems for Beginners
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Simple Stress Analysis: Will Lexan Sheet Break?
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Influence lines (structural engineering)
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Bill Gates and Artificial Clouds
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Building a 10m x 2m Steel & Concrete Footbridge
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What is a Sankey Diagram and Why Use It?
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Why Ferrite Bead in Supply line
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How many LED's are in a typical LED monitor?
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Is it possible to create a ship that won't sink/be destroyed by waves?
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Amount of energy required to evaporate 1 liter if water through scheffler dish
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Project Regarding The Use of Temperature Controller
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Will force transfer be even along a piece with applied force on top?
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I need chopper farmole send all detail and diagram stepdown
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Power Requirements for High Power DC Motor - Ramone
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Conical Solar Tunnel to Redirect Solar Radiation
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Reading a spectrum graph for vibration analysis
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How can I obtain Frequency Response Functions from ANSYS software?
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How to keep liquid flow rate constant
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Relationship help (physics wise that is ;)
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Coefficient of Friction Wood on Rubber: Mu Value
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Designing a Vapor Compression & Ground Source Heat Pump System
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Spark generation for miniature plasma thruster. (Need help, new member)
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Discover the Fascinating Technology Behind the Apollo Missions
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Question on branch of engineering
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Gulf Disaster: Solutions to Clean Up Our Messes
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Thermal Imaging and Object Detection at Sea
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Evaporation of Water: Error in Formula?
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Pid controller for position control in amb simulink help
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What to do with a DC to AC power inverter?
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Calculate the values of resistors and capacitors
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Which Material is Best for Building Support Stands: Aluminum or Mild Steel?
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How can I heat & temper Steel at home?
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How Do You Design a Water Supply System for Fire Safety in a Neighborhood?
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Design and build a derrick crane
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How do piezoelectric actuators work?
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What is the second moment of area?
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Running generator below its capacity
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Inverted Pendulum Digital Controller Design *WILLING TO PAY FOR YOUR TIME*
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Biomedical Engineers: Connect & Collaborate
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Question about system overshoot
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Design Software: System of Objects, Real-Time Simulation
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Shear stress distribution in triangular steel profile
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Calculating Static Pressure Through Duct Network
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Design of steel truss footbridge
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Removing Oil from Rotary Oil Pumps: Effects Explained
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Negative pressure in a cylinder.
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Heat TransferAssigning direction to the temperature gradient
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The Intersect Computer: Can We Create It?
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Finding the Right Mechanical Set for Adults
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How Does Lightning Affect ADSL Router?
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Can I effectively heat my pool using a saddle valve and flexible tubing?
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Using a potentiometer to detect position
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Job prospect for civil and general engineering.
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Diesel Engine Prob: Formula for Temp at Stages 3 & 4
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Where to buy pressure and temperature tank gauges?
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Where Does Platinum Fit in Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Electrolysis?
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How to measure water level in a tank?
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Meassuring Resistance under water?
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Is Displacement Ventilation a Viable Option for Cooling in the Northeast USA?
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Measuring Microwave Machine Leakage - Is There a Way?
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How does an adjustable device work?
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How Wide Should Steel Be Pre-Bending for a 21 Finish with a 1 Lip?
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Neural network controller for internal combustion engine
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Using gas engine's residual heat to power a Stirling engine.
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How can I make a particle accelerator?
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Hi all,I'm a beginner in FEA and got a problem regarding nodes.
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ANSYS workbench - finer elements gives errous results
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Can Propeller Efficiency be Calculated from Scratch?
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Can a Controller Efficiently Work in a Damping-Free System?
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Help with curved specimen and mechanical loading.
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Why Does Integral Control Affect Transient Response But Not Root Locus Plot?
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Lead/Lag compensator - lead and lag time to pole and zero locations
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What are some design methods for building a strong flour dough platform?
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Structural Support for Removing Cross Members in Attic Remodel: Expert Advice
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