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The design of a mass produced object is subject to two forces - technical considerations (such as performance) and market appeal. Explores the mixture, and sometimes conflict, between these forces at work on...
The need for power was fundamental to the expanding industries of the 18th and 19th centuries. Water power was the first answer, but the geographical limitations led to the development of steam power in the...
Shows examples of newly designed power plants, exploiting wind energy, subsidised either through private or government initiatives. The largest and most powerful being GROWIAN serving approximately 4000...
The strength of welded joints can be seriously reduced by defects, both those introduced during welding and those which arise in service, such as fatigue cracks. For both critical welded joints in new...
The presenter, an historian of the chemical industry, demonstrates the chemistry involved in the three principal historical processes for the production of alkali. He visits sites associated with the...
An archival record of the blacksmith’s shop at Chatham dockyard showing a number of craft skills: forging, chain making and testing, spring making, locksmithing, stanchion making and galvanising. The...
Explores the modelling approaches that might be used to solve a practical thermofluid problem - the point which allows maximum speed yet minimum wash damage on a canal.
Deals with some of the most important ideas in thermodynamics. Explains the thermodynamic efficiency of both the Carnot cycle and the Stirling cycle and shows development of Stirling engines in practice at...
Perpetual motion machines are nothing but fantasy - an attempt to get something for nothing. The hydraulic ram, a self-pumping pump, seemingly does this. Using energy analysis, the programme explains why.
Discusses corrosion control of a North sea oil rig. Covers fabrication and maintenance methods.
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