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02 Jul 2009 13:11
How not to lose a suitcase
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Posted by Nicky at 12:48 pmHandling of baggage at an airport requires a very large and complex system. Baggage is labelled so that scanners can identify it and its intended destination. As it moves along a conveyor system it is automatically sent in particular directions at each junctionHow Baggage Handling Works
Destination Coded Vehicles (DCV) are carts containing a single item of luggage which can unload without stopping.
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01 Jul 2009 05:47
Learning and teaching for students with dyslexia
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Posted by Nicky at 8:41 amWould any engineering or technology students with difficulties such as dyslexia be willing to be interviewed on their experiences in higher education, please? I’d also be interested to hear from lecturers and librarians about their experiences of assisting students with dyslexia, and in the experiences of classmates where adaptations have changed the ways in which classes are run. Please mail n.j.harrison@hw.ac.uk if you can help. Thanks.
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23 Jun 2009 07:29
Not exactly dry cleaning…
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Posted by Nicky at 8:24 amUK team claims machine wash revolution (The Engineer)New concept washing machine reduces water usage by 90% (Cambridge Consultants)‘Waterless’ Washer Uses Plastic to Clean Clothes (Reuters)
A team working with Leeds University have developed a new type of washing machine which could potentially use 90% less water and 30% less energy than a conventional machine.
The washing process uses nylon polymer beads which absorb dirt. -
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17 Jun 2009 09:42
Wimbledon technology
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Posted by Nicky at 2:25 pmThe Wimbledon Tennis Championship, due to start on Monday 22nd June, has been running since 1877, with women playing in it since 1884.
The technologies used have changed substantially over the years. Tennis rackets were originally made with ash frames and metal rackets were first successfully produced in the 1960s. Nowadays graphite ones are used.
Racket historyHow a tennis racket is madeHigh-tech tennis rackets (Popular Mechanics)Tennis racket – materials, design, evolution and testing
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14 Jun 2009 09:15
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09 Jun 2009 08:49
World Ocean Day
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Posted by Nicky at 9:42 am8th June was World Oceans Day.
Global garbage swamping world’s oceans: UN report (Vancouver Sun)Saving the seas for marine mammals (BBC)
Technology such as containment booms and skimmer equipment can be used to clean oil and floating refuse from the oceans.
Chemicals used to disperse oil can cause other environmental problems, however:Oil Spill Clean-up Agents Threaten Coral Reefs (Science Daily)
see also:National Aquatic Litter GroupHow do you clean up an oil spill? (How Stuff Works)
Fibre optic broadband systems are not subject to electrical interference, unlike those which use traditional copper wiring. It provides increased speeds, but is expensive to install.
Satellite broadband systems, which require a receiver dish similar to those used for Sky TV systems, can be used in areas where other types of broadband access are not available.The UK government is also keen to encourage people to drive greener vehicles by charging less road tax for smaller, more fuel efficient cars.
The issue is slightly complicated in that overall it would be more environmentally friendly to keep existing vehicles on the road for longer, even though they produce more emissions than modern ones. The carbon cost of scrapping existing vehicles and building new vehicles to replace them should be considered in addition to the running costs.Smart meters provide the user with up to date information on energy consumption and tariffs and transmit current meter readings directly to electricity supply companies.
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