Industrial Definition and 90 Threads

  1. Femme_physics

    Industrial electronics. Question with coils and diode.

    Homework Statement http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1421/vintm.jpg Given that k = 2 A) Draw in a qualitative manner the following letters Vin, VP, Vs, Uxy, UR1, UR2, UD B) Calculate the power in R2 C) Calculate the average current through R1 The Attempt at a SolutionI'll start with a...
  2. S

    Industrial grade positron formation

    Is there any way to economically produce positrons using particle accelerators or any other method?
  3. M

    Programs Changing Degrees - Mechanical to Industrial Engineering

    Hi my name is Marco, I live in South Africa and currently studying a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. I first decided on mechanical because I enjoyed cars and learning how machines work. But after 2 years into the degree, I have started to lean more towards changing to industrial...
  4. K

    Programs Industrial Engineering/Physics Major

    I'm currently finishing my freshman year as an Industrial Engineering major at UM, but I find that my interest in Physics far surpasses my interest in IE. I need to decide on a major very soon (as in before next semester) in order to not fall behind, so I've been coming up with the pros and...
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    Is Industrial Engineering the Right Career Change for You?

    I'm considering changing careers and studying industrial engineering but I would like to learn a bit more about the field. Basically, I've always had some idea that I would very much enjoy engineering. I love learning how things work and being able to improve them. I read the "Should I become...
  6. S

    Creating Vertical Lift with Industrial Magnets: A Possibility?

    I have been thinking about this for some time and I came up with this.Very very strong industrial magnets will be used for lift and thrust.Every part of the craft will be attached together. No. 1 and 2 magnets will be used for vertical lift.No. 1 magnet is set at its position and can't...
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    Decent job with just bachelor & PhD but no industrial experience?

    As a final year BEng Civil Engineering undergraduate, I currently hold an offer to do a fully funded PhD in Computational Engineering. I should be 23 by time I finish this. Should I opt to not remain in Academia, and with virtually no industrial experience, what sort of decent paid work could...
  8. S

    What kind of graduate program can an industrial engineer choose?

    I will graduate with a BA in Industrial engineering from a university in Peru. I was wondering what doors does my bachelors degree open? I really like science and engineering. So far i can only think of MBA, something to do with OR, stochastic simulation or statics. If i had to choose...
  9. G

    Why is industrial hemp still illegal?

    I can not rationally explain to anyone outside of the US why hemp for industrial purposes is still illegal in the United States. Does it make sense to anyone on here?
  10. Y

    Industrial Electronics: Scope in World

    is industrial electronics has scope in world
  11. S

    I hate industrial engineering help

    I hate industrial engineering help! i am studying i.e in Peru and i graduate in 1.5 years. ( i will be 21) I have realized that i am not a real engineer, i am just an administrator who knows a little bit of science. I am a pseudo engineer. i have a passion for science, i love thinking about...
  12. L

    Industrial Uses for Nuclear Energy?

    Homework Statement I can't figure out any Industrial Uses for Nuclear Energy... Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution I know that domestic uses would be that it creates Electricity for our homes..but what are the industrial uses?
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    Schools Senior level college student thinking of switching to Industrial Engineering.

    I'm a 4th year college student who has studied 2 years of sociology, and 2 years of film. With summer studies, I could graduate this fall with an SOC. degree, but have little interest in doing this other than that I would have a B.S. to mark up my resume. I have been thinking long and hard, for...
  14. N

    Industrial scientific culture shock?

    So I'm having a bit of culture shock going from academia to industry. I've come into a situation where management wants a positive report to be given to a customer. The customer gave us some equipment and wanted us to perform an experiment for them. The results of the experiment is...
  15. R

    Firing into a industrial boiler

    Which transfers more heat inside a water tube boiler furnace. The flame entering the boiler, or the combustion gases generated by the flame from a combustion chamber located outside the boiler? Assume the flame is not impinging any water tube. Would appreciate any and all feedback…with a...
  16. C

    Industrial Engineering undegrad to physics Grad

    Hello everyone, I am at my last year in Industrial Engineering. Last summer I decided to go for physics, since I do not like industrial engineering, also I do not want to work as egineer. I thought I do better if I am an academician. For that reason I am taking the Modern Physics course as Not...
  17. D

    Industrial Design and Piezoelectricity

    Hello everyone. I'm an industrial designer based in New York City and I'm interested in harvesting human energy for my next design endeavor. I'm primarily doing research in Piezoelectricity and its applications in the small electronics industry i.e. cell phones, mp3s. I'm trying to design a...
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    Engineering Physics MSc to Industrial Engineer

    Hi, I have BSc and MSc degree in physics (writing my thesis currently), and I have decided to change career and become an Industrial Engineer instead. Specifically I am fascinated by Operations Research. I am thinking to get an undergraduate degree and then PhD in IE. Does anyone have a...
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    Centripetal force on an industrial fan

    I make industrial fans of which use impellers that can reach up to 80 m/s tip speed, i also learned that it shouldn't be tip speed but tip acceleration because the impeller is constantly changing direction it should be 80 m/s^2. So to calculate the force should i use force = Ma or m x...
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    How Does Industrial Wireless Communication Connect Sensors and Networking?

    hello ppl... I have been give the topic "industrial wireless" to research on and i am really confused about how wireless communication is established in an industry. :confused: This is with respect to communicating between different sensors to convey information about the working of...
  21. JaredJames

    What Can I Expect in an HVAC Industrial Placement?

    Right, not sure where this should go exactly but feel free to re-locate if necessary. I'm starting a placement as a student engineer in July with a company which specializes in HVAC for industry. I am currently doing a degree in Aerospace Engineering (BEng Hons). Basically, all I want to...
  22. Topher925

    Industrial costs vs. Do it yourself costs

    I'm working on my idea for my masters thesis which involves using some optical instrumentation to measure temperature. To go out and buy the industrially available instrumentation to do this project would cost more than $4,000. Yet, I have found some conference presentations and progress reports...
  23. M

    Physics Industrial grad degrees with a physics bs

    I am studying physics and I love it. However, I think I am not cut for academia's cutthroat atmosphere, nor am I smart enough for it. I was wondering for other grad degrees that offer a stable job and a stable salary while still doing the stuff I like. I read about medical physics, which seems...
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    Two-Stage Gearbox for Industrial 10:1 Ratio: Advantages

    For an industrial parallel axis gearbox with a transmission ratio 10:1, what is the reasoning behind the use of 2 stages rather than a single stage? The one I can think of is the reduction in size of the gears using 2-stage as opposed to a single stage, thus reducing costs. Are there any...
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    Engineering Industrial Engineer vs. Actuary (AND: should I be in engineering?)

    Hi everyone, I'm a first year engineering student, and basically I'm wondering if I'm in the right program or not. This post is kind of long (but for a good reason), so first I'll thank anyone who takes the time to read it all and give me their input. I chose engineering because I'm a...
  26. mbisCool

    Industrial R&D vs academic research

    I am aware of the job description for an academic professor: research, lectures, grants etc. but i am curious about the full job description of someone doing R&D in industry, and how the two compare. any insight?
  27. K

    Industrial Furnaces: E-Books & Web-Links

    please, i want any e-books or good web-links which are related to the industrial furnaces thnx for ur attention
  28. M

    Is Industrial Engineering the Right Path for a Biology Major?

    I'm currently majoring in biological sciences. Throughout high school I was not interested in engineering because of a misconception. Now that I looked into industrial engineering I feel that it strongly describes my interests and passions. Although I planned to go to med school, but now I'm not...
  29. B

    Would you- Industrial Automation Control Sysytems

    anyone did or intends to choose industrial automation control systems ( IACS) for their training and/or occupation? do you have any info about IACS job wise, money wise, difficulties (nerve wrecking) job, job stability, stress and everything else related to industrial automation control...
  30. R

    Implementing a CRM System for Industrial Distribution

    I've had a request made by one of my outside sales reps to implement some type of CRM system at my branch. I used an ad hoc one I built out of Access years ago when I use to handle service and warranty claims for a computer manufacturer, but haven't used once since. I do see some merit in...
  31. B

    Industrial Roller: Calculate Mass, Moment of Mass, Energy & Speed

    Any help you can give me on the following question? (a) A heavy industrial mill roller gets loose and rolls down a slope without slipping or sliding. It drops in height 900 mm. it is made of steel and is a hollow cylinder of outer diameter 600 mm, inner diameter 400 mm and length 1.2 m...
  32. D

    Industrial uses for Jones Oxidation?

    I'm currently writing an organic chemistry lab report, and for each experiment that we do when we write the lab report we must provide a real-world industrial use the procedure could give rise to. So anyone know any real world applications of the Jones Oxidation reaction?
  33. B

    Industrial vs Mechanical Engineers

    "Industrial" vs "Mechanical" Engineers I was just reading an article in Time magazine about which career people are the most happy with their jobs, and "Industrial Engineers" rated as being rather satisfied with their jobs while "Mechanical Engineers" rated their jobs as just so-so. As a...
  34. D

    How does a post industrial economy work exactly?

    i was talking to someone about how manufacturing jobs were being outsourced to china and how the federal government should be discouraging this because it makes poor economic sense for the citizens of the usa and the guy said something in the lines of "its not as bad as all that. north america...
  35. D

    How Are Common Gases Industrially Prepared?

    Hi. I am working on an assignment involving common gases (oxygen, nitrogen, ammonia etc.). I've done it all, except for the 'Industrial preparation' of the gases. What is industrial preparation? i know what laboratory preparation is, but not industrial. Thanks, Dan.
  36. M

    Using monkeys as workers on an industrial scale - ethical questions

    Hello, I'm writing a bit of an absurd business plan, and I'm faced with ethical considerations. I'd like your advice. The plan consists of using certain species of monkeys as laborers, on a massive scale. The monkeys will be bred, trained and employed to carry out specific tasks, which can't...
  37. wolram

    Efficient Cooling for Industrial Rooms: How to Calculate Energy Needs

    Can anyone give me a formula for calculating the energy needed in cooling a room? The room has to be at 10c maximum, regardless of outside temperature. as there are several rooms all with differing volumes, can a formula for 1000 cubic meters be used. Thanks.
  38. marcus

    Industrial Revolution was thanks to Columbus

    Columbus report of another continent helped to create a widespread state of mind in which things are discovered. An epidemic of bold optimism and imagination ensued (at first primarily in Europe) Of course there was a downside---the Europeans got syphillis and the Aztecs and Incas got...
  39. N

    Significance of 'intelligence' - to the industrial revolution

    The genesis of this thread is Why this is still Amerikkka, where there was a lively discussion of the extent to which many sub-Saharan countries are still economically undeveloped as a result of the genes of their inhabitants, the extent to which those genes are responsible for agriculture and...
  40. R

    Exploring Industrial Production of Compounds: A Research Report

    I´m doing a research for a report on industrial production of any compound, i say any, because we have to choose one compound and write a detailed production process and the equipment it´s needed to make that particular process happen, the thing is, me and my friends have done plenty of...
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