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Jewel in the crown: Rolls-Royce’s single-crystal turbine blade …
Sep 19, 2017 · Learn how Rolls-Royce uses casting, a ancient metalworking technique, to create single-crystal turbine blades for jet engines. These blades are made of nickel alloys that can withstand high temperatures and loads, and are cooled by internal channels and ceramic coating.
Late, great engineers: Frank Whittle: Founder of the jet age
May 6, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of British aviation engineer and pilot Frank Whittle, who patented the turbojet engine in 1930 and led its development for the RAF. Discover how his invention influenced the course of 20th century aviation and sparked a …
Octopus raises the temperature with Cosy heat pump
Sep 15, 2023 · Cosy Octopus is a 6kW high temperature heat pump that can heat a typical three-bedroom home and work with most existing systems. It is part of a suite of products and services that Octopus offers to kickstart the heating transition and …
Salary survey: What’s a UK engineer worth in 2022?
Mar 2, 2022 · Find out the average salary for UK engineers across 11 sectors, and how many are considering a job change or transfer. The survey also reveals the highest and lowest paid roles, and the impact of inflation and skills shortage.
Zephyr high-altitude solar powered aircraft gears up for …
Feb 5, 2024 · Zephyr is a high-altitude platform station (HAPS) aircraft that can stay in the stratosphere for up to 90 days, providing coverage for mobile networks and Earth observation. Learn how Zephyr evolved from a prototype to a commercial service, and how it compares to balloon HAPS and satellites.
The Big Project: London Array
Jun 25, 2012 · Learn about the construction and operation of the London Array, a 1,000MW wind farm in the Thames Estuary. The project involves 341 turbines, two offshore substations, 200km of array cables and 220km of export cables.
Late Great Engineers: Rudolf Diesel - Powering the modern world
Mar 29, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the eponymous compression-ignition engine that revolutionised industry and transportation. Discover how he foresaw the use of sustainable fuels and faced a mysterious disappearance in 1913.
Your questions answered: tidal lagoons - The Engineer
Apr 23, 2015 · Ian, Don't know about Wiltons but ... The electrical arc lamp first lit the streets of London in 1878, (with over 4,000 lamps in use by 1881)....
The Engineer - Late great engineers: Charles Goodyear
Mar 13, 2023 · Learn how Charles Goodyear, a self-taught American engineer, discovered the vulcanization process in 1839 by dropping a piece of sulphur-coated rubber on a hot stove. Read about his life, struggles and achievements in developing rubber products for various industries.