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Explores the problem of designing a digital weighing machine, introducing the notion of quantization error. A schematic diagram illustrates a possible design. Then shows an actual instrument. Discusses the...
The portable ice-maker developed at the Centre for Industrial Innovation is an instrument for producing ice to keep vaccines cool and in good condition while a medical team carries out immunization...
Gives an impression of the research, development, production and marketing operations at BASF’s plant at Ludwigshafen by following the development of an unnamed product from laboratory to new plant. Then...
During the 17th century many advances in practical and instrumental navigation took place. These were aided by other scientific developments, and in turn navigational requirement gave impetus to developments...
A case study of the automation of the inking system of a large printing press. Illustrates problem-solving techniques.
Looks at the scientific principles of certain mixtures/suspensions, solution and colloidal systems and their applications in catering emulsions. Concepts such as stability, emulsifying agents and reversible...
An account of the mining and refining of uranium showing how the development of energy from uranium is providing much of the world’s current needs.
Discusses crude oil, its properties and products that can be made from it. Archive film outlines the history of oil refineries. The main section consists of a non-technical survey of refinery techniques:...
Shows some of the basic chemical mechanisms involved in the production of synthetic polymers. These processes fall into two types: chain growth and step growth. The principles underlying each method are...
Deals with the equipment used in obtaining and interpreting views from high altitudes and space for a multitude of purposes which include obtaining information on geological formations, vegetation, marine...
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