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The Attached Greenhouse, 2004.
A look at how attached green houses work, their benefits and how to maximize their potential.
2,246 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper explores different attached greenhouses, their benefits and their components, including detailed descriptions of flooring, roofing, glazing, insulation and venting. It discusses how they conserve energy and how they are virtually self-sustaining year round.
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"The 'glazing' of the greenhouse is also very important- this is the material that allows the sunlight to come in and stay there, making the greenhouse warm and allowing plants to grow, even in the coldest of weathers. The two choices for glazing usually come down to glass and plastic. Glass is a good choice for your greenhouse because it is scratch and weatherproof, stable at high temperatures, has typically clear views (when clean) and has good solar transmittance. However, it is very difficult to install and is expensive. Plastics like polycarbonates, polyvinyl fluorides and fiberglass-reinforced polyesters are cheaper and easier to install, strong and resistant to breakage, have shown better plant growth results, and have a high solar transmittance. "
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Introduction to Quasicrystals, 2007.
An introduction to quasicrystals, looking at their discovery, symmetry, properties and applications.
3,259 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper discusses crystallography, which is the scientific study of crystals. The paper specifically introduces quasicrystals and discusses their discovery in 1982. The paper goes on to analyze the properties, symmetry and application of quasicrystals, looking closely at how they differ from classical crystals. The paper includes many diagrams to illustrate its points.
Table of Contents:
Classical Crystals and Quasicrystals: An Overview
Quasicrystals in Focus
Symmetry of Quasicrystals and the Concept of Higher Dimensional Space
Types of Quasicrystals
Structure Models, Structure Solution Techniques, and Software Modeling
Properties of Quasicrystals
Applications of Quasicrystals and Research Areas in Quasicrystallography
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Crystallography, the scientific study of crystals, can be traced as far back as the 17th century, when scientists such as Johannes Kepler and "Robert Hooke published works presenting ideas on the microscopic structure of crystals. Numerous studies in this field resulted in the systematized discipline of crystals as it is known today. Following these developments, "crystallography" evolved from "the scientific study of crystals" to "the experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids." This evolution to cover all possible atomic arrangement was inevitable especially with the discovery of solids that cannot be confined within the conventional definition of a crystal."
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Da Vinci as Engineer, 2006.
This paper discusses Leonardo Da Vinci as an engineer and looks at his technique, style and designs.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper briefly explores Da Vinci's technique and style and emphasizes how his work reflects someone who understands and appreciates fundamental laws of physics and mathematics even if he could not express them in the form of mathematical models. To conclude, this paper reviews the techniques, style and some of the key designs in the work of Leonardo da Vinci the engineer. The paper properly notes how Leonardo's preferred technique as an engineer was to engage in modeling and in constant test and evaluation.
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"Leonardo Da Vinci's great works as an engineer and his ability to illuminate new pathways of knowledge are well-known even by people largely unfamiliar with his work. However, fewer people are aware of his peculiar technique as an engineer and his idiosyncratic style - even if they are familiar with his various designs."
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Dramatic Dialogue Between Edison and Einstein, 2006.
A three part review of a dramatic dialogue between Edison and Einstein.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 53.95
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This natural science paper is comprised of three parts. The first part of the paper sets up the basic premise of a dramatic dialogue between Edison and Einstein. The second part is a dramatic dialogue between Edison and Einstein. The final part of the paper is an annotated bibliography.
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"Thomas Edison (1847-1931) was one of the most prolific and important inventors in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th Century. As a scientist Edison was more interested in designing products that would be useful for the average person. This means that Edison is a believer in technology and does not put a lot of stock in theory. As an inventor Edison is also a business man. "
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Robert Moses, 2006.
A discussion regarding the man, Robert Moses, and his successful career in urban planning.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses Robert Moses, the man understood to be a titan in the field of urban planning. This paper describes Moses, saying that his preeminence in his field is such that serious scholars can mention his name in the same sentence as not only Paris's Baron Haussmann, but also Louis XIV, Peter the Great, and Soviet dictator Stalin. Moses is said to have shaped the city of New York.
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Process Overhaul: Maintaining a Marine Aquarium, 2006.
This paper presents a proposal for a process overhaul of a nano-reef aquarium.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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In order to demonstrate the need for process overhaul within closed systems, this paper discusses controlled process overhaul within the context of maintaining a nano-reef aquarium. Process overhauls can be systematic or intermittent, depending upon need, but the intended result of any process overhaul is improving the performance of the system or a subset that is dependent on the system.
From the Paper
"Process assessment and overhaul are instrumental in maintaining systems (Schonberger & Knod, 2001). Indeed, the more specific the system, the greater the need for controlled forms of overhaul. Controlled overhaul differs dramatically from uncontrolled overhaul in that it selectively determines specific aspects of the process that are not functioning appropriately and works to change their functionality through overhaul. Process overhauls can be systematic or intermittent, depending upon need, but the intended result of any process overhaul is improving the performance of the system or a subset that is dependent on the system."
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Welding and Structural Strength, 2006.
A look at the engineering factors affecting structural strength.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 5 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper discusses the concept of the strength of materials in the field of engineering, focusing on the materials used and how they function within a structure. The paper explains that the way the materials function will determine the overall strength of the structure and this knowledge is significant to welding engineers because it determines the processes necessary to create structural strength and the durability of the project over time. The paper also discusses factors that affect the structural strength such as the stress placed on the components of the structure and elements that force the material to change over time.
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Three Mile Island, 2006.
A discussion of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident, the most serious nuclear power plant accident in North America. The paper explains that, although there were no direct casualties, the Three Mile Island accident brought about great public opposition to nuclear power and the tragedy at Chernobyl that took place several years later increased this opposition. The paper further points out that, although the Three Mile Island accident took place over 25 years ago, the full impact is still unknown and contradictory data on the impacts on human health exists.
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"Three Mile Island Nuclear power has several advantages over fossil fuel. It does not contribute to the greenhouse effect and produces less atmospheric pollution. Unlike fossil fuels we are unlikely to run out of uranium for a while thus using nuclear energy means less reliance on foreign oil. Nuclear power plants do however generate nuclear waste, disposal of which is of great concern as high-level radioactive waste is highly toxic and "by 1995 about 28 000 tons of spent fuel were stored in the United States" (Henderson, 2000). According to some studies, nuclear power is also the cheapest source of energy. It is worth noting that..."
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Philosophy and Business Ethics, 2006.
A moral and ethical case study involving an chemical engineer who visits a plant and notices that the benzene used in the plant is not being handled properly.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper presents a case study involving a young chemical engineer who discovers that the workers at a plant are using benzene in a hazardous manner that could have serious health consequences. The case study highlights moral and ethical issues in business. The paper includes a discussion of alternative views of the situation, including views of stakeholders, a solution to the problem that could also benefit the organization and a recourse solution centered on the engineer's professional credibility.
From the Paper
"The paper discusses morality and ethics in business situations. Reference is made to a case study in which a chemical engineer visits a plant where she notices benzene in use in a manner that subjects workers to a carcinogenic hazard. (2006: 111-112) Benzene must be carefully handled on all sites with technology that reduces the harmful effects of its fumes. Susan Shapiro tries to discuss the matter of benzene at the site with the foreman and plant manager. The latter is aware of the problem and has tried to obtain company funding to make the site safe, in the past. However, his requests have been ignored by the company's head..."
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Project Plan, 2006.
This paper provides a project management plan for the construction of a backyard pond.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer uses planning and management software to detail a plan to construct a raised, rectangular pond for a backyard area for aquatic plant life. The writer uses a process to account for and coordinate the elements of cost, schedule and technical objectives. The writer points out that cost and schedule are flexible within reasonable parameters and are to be determined on the basis of technical objectives.
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"The pond will be raised because the area has a low groundwater level, and the walls of the raised portion will protect the system. A combination of concrete blocks and a flexible liner will be used for ease of installation and reduced costs. Also, there is no room on site for a truck to park to pour cement for a different type of construction. This sort of system can be installed by one or two persons and does not require a professional installation, which again reduces costs. The entire system can be put together from pre-made units with clear instructions for installation."
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US Industry, 2005.
A discussion on America's industrial prowess.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper contends that America's claim to greatness in the latter half of the nineteenth century and certainly in the twentieth century was predicated upon its industrial might. It explains that in the nearly one hundred years from America's first emergence as a nation of pre-eminent industrial and manufacturing might until the arrival and proliferation of software and microchip technology in the last third of the twentieth century, no other building material summed up America quite like steel.
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"It has often been said that America's claim to greatness in the latter half of the nineteenth century and certainly in the twentieth century was predicated upon its industrial might. In the nearly one hundred years from America's first emergence as a nation of pre-eminent industrial and manufacturing might until the arrival and proliferation of software and microchip technology in the last third of the twentieth century, no other building material summed up America quite like steel. The following paper will briefly examine the gold age of steel from roughly 1870 until circa the beginning of the Second World War. The paper will discuss the origins of this age, some of its salient features and its ultimate impact. The paper will then discuss the coming of a new golden age for a new building material - DNA."
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The Turbocharger, 2005.
The importance of the turbocharger.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper first of all reviews what a turbocharger is and how it works. Following this various design considerations which often come into play when these contraptions are put together and or introduced to a vehicle for the first time are examined. The paper then proceeds to outline common ailments which can befall turbochargers as well as the maintenance practices which allows these products to be both long lasting and high performing.
From the Paper
"When people talk about race cars, the topic of turbochargers usually comes up. In fact, when people talk about automotive technology more generally, turbochargers are often a source of fascination for aspiring engineers or simply for people who want to know the "ins and outs" of their favorite roadster. As it stands presently, turbochargers are used for large diesel engines as well as for gas engines. They are able to increase the horsepower of an engine without increasing its weight and that factor, perhaps more so than any other, explains why the turbocharger enjoys such an enduring popularity."
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Bridge Rehabilitation and other important things, 2005.
A look at the rehabilitation of bridges.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 142.95
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The paper reviews the rehabilitation of bridges. The paper begins by examining what bridges are from a structural and engineering standpoint, as well as how they may be evaluated and inspected. The paper then proceeds to examine what techniques can be implemented to rehabilitate bridges. The modernization of bridges is also discussed. The paper provides an overview of how bridges can be protected and society's financial and commercial investment in them well-rewarded.
From the Paper
"The succeeding paper will review the rehabilitation of bridges by examining what bridges are from a structural and engineering standpoint as well as how they may be evaluated and inspected. The paper will then proceed to examine what techniques can be implemented to "rehabilitate" bridges as well as how the modernization of bridges can be permitted to unfold. This is a fairly complex topic and it is not possible to do it justice inside of twenty pages. Nonetheless, this paper will provide an overview of how bridges can be protected and society's financial and commercial investment in them well-rewarded."
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Nanotechnology, 2005.
An analysis into the extent that nanotechnology may be able to replace current medical science.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses nanotechnology, which combines the two fields of engineering and medicine. The paper discusses the enormous promise that nanotechnology offers and also the possible peril for medical science. The paper focuses on the benefits of this technology to understanding the human body while simultaneously saving humans the burden of invasive surgery.
From the Paper
"There can be little question that science is evolving on an almost daily basis. With this in mind, it is perhaps not surprising to see nanotechnology emerge as a prominent new discipline in the early years of the twentieth century. The following paper will examine why it is that many observers feel nanotechnology will eventually supplant contemporary medical practice. In particular, the paper will describe in brief what nanotechnology is and how nanotechnology has, and will continue to, bring the engineering and medical disciplines closer together."
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The History of the Electronic Diesel Engine, 2005.
A review of the history of the electronic diesel engine and it's use as a possible alternative technology in the future of transportation.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper takes a look at the influence that electronics have had on the development of the diesel engine. According to this paper, it is the development and efficiency of the electronic diesel engine that has helped the diesel engine remain popular.
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"The history of the electronic diesel engine is really the history of the development of the diesel engine as engineers and scientists have continued to push the late 19th century invention towards higher efficiency and reduced emissions. The electronic element of the diesel is a relatively recent addition of late 20th century technology that permits diesel engines to operate more efficiently under a wider range of environmental conditions. This has helped the diesel engine remain in use despite popular opinion that it is an outdated variation of the internal combustion engine. In fact, electronic diesel engines have become so efficient that many have begun once more to consider the electronic diesel engine as an "alternative" technology for the future of transportation (Doherty 47). To understand the history of the electronic diesel engine, we must travel back to the beginning of the diesel engine itself."
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