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  • Video 
    Why The US Military Made GPS Free-To-Use

    Why The US Military Made GPS Free-To-Use

    This video explains how GPS works, security issues of GPS, and why US military GPS can be made free for use.

    Subjects:
    Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
    Keywords:
    Global Positioning System Artificial satellites in navigation
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    What is Water Hammer?

    What is Water Hammer?

    Hydraulic transients (also known as water hammer) can seem innocuous in a residential setting, but these spikes in pressure can cause major damage to large pipelines and industrial pipe networks. In this video, we briefly discuss how water hammer occurs and how engineers mitigate the effect.

    Subjects:
    Building Services Engineering
    Keywords:
    Water hammer Hydraulic transients Fluid mechanics
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    What is Steam Hammer?

    What is Steam Hammer?

    A few things that can go very wrong when you put steam in a pipe. We talked about the damaging effects of water hammer, but there’s another state of H2O equally if not more dangerous when put in pipes. In this episode, we’re talking about steam hammer and differential shock.

    Subjects:
    Building Services Engineering
    Keywords:
    Piping Fluid dynamics Pipelines
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    What is Solar Power?

    What is Solar Power?

    What are solar cells, and how do they work? Find out more about solar power - and learn how this renewable resource harnesses the power of the sun into usable energy.

    Subjects:
    Environmental Engineering and Building Services Engineering
    Keywords:
    Solar energy Renewable energy sources Photovoltaic power generation
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Video 
    Welding 101

    Welding 101

    In general, and compared to other common building materials, metals have excellent mechanical properties. They are hard, tough, strong, and durable. As someone who occasionally works the wood, even I can admit that metals are a superior material in many regards. So you can see why it would be advantageous to have a way to connect them together, especially if you can do it in such a way that joint isn’t the weakest part of your assembly. That’s the goal of welding, and luckily, this is not something reserved for industrial factories and machine shops. From my own experiences so far, welding is something you might be able to do yourself as a hobby. And stay tuned till the end for some tips for getting started.

    Keywords:
    Welding
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Courseware 
    Wave Propagation

    Wave Propagation

    This course discusses theoretical concepts and analysis of wave problems in science and engineering. Examples are chosen from elasticity, acoustics, geophysics, hydrodynamics, blood flow, nondestructive evaluation, and other applications.

    Subjects:
    Mechanical Engineering and Physics
    Keywords:
    Wave mechanics Wave-motion Theory of
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
  • Courseware 
    Understanding Nuclear Energy

    Understanding Nuclear Energy

    In this nuclear energy course, we will tackle provocative questions such as: -Is nuclear energy a good substitute for fossil fuels to reduce our CO2 emission or not? -Can nuclear reactors operate safely without any harm to the public and environment? -How much nuclear waste is produced and how long does it need to be stored safely? -How can we make nuclear energy clean and more sustainable? -How much are nuclear energy costs? You will learn the physics behind nuclear science, how to gain energy from nuclear fission, how nuclear reactors operate safely, and the life cycle of nuclear fuel: from mining to disposal. In the last part of the course, we will focus on what matters most in the public debate: the economic and social impact of nuclear energy but also the future of energy systems. Practically, we will: -Teach you about nuclear science and technology (radiation and radioactivity, nuclear reactions, nuclear reactors and fuel cycle, economics of nuclear energy, and the sociality aspects) -Show you short videos about the theory and practical implementation of nuclear energy -Stimulate discussion and debate about nuclear energy -Ask you to formulate your own opinion about nuclear energy and its role in society The GENTLE consortium has sponsored and prepared this course. GENTLE is focused on maintaining the current high level of nuclear safety, and developing a highly skilled and well informed nuclear workforce, following the conclusion of the Council of the EU that it “it is essential to maintain in the European Union a high level of training in the nuclear field” to deal with reactor fleet safely, decommission obsolete plants, be involved in new builds where policy dictates, and deal with the legacy and future radioactive wastes.

    Subjects:
    Physics and Electrical Engineering
    Keywords:
    Nuclear engineering Nuclear physics Nuclear energy
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
  • Courseware 
    Treatment of Urban Sewage

    Treatment of Urban Sewage

    This course will focus on basic technologies for the treatment of urban sewage. Unit processes involved in the treatment chain will be described as well as the physical, chemical and biological processes involved. There will be an emphasis on water quality and the functionality of each unit process within the treatment chain. After the course one should be able to recognize the process units, describe their function and make simple design calculations on urban sewage treatment plants.

    Subjects:
    Environmental Engineering, Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, and Hydraulic Engineering
    Keywords:
    Sewage Sewage disposal plants Sewage -- Purification
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
  • Courseware 
    Topology in Condensed Matter

    Topology in Condensed Matter

    The focus of this course: - Applications of topology in condensed matter based on bulk-edge correspondence. - Special attention to the most active research topics in topological condensed matter: theory of topological insulators and Majorana fermions, topological classification of “grand ten” symmetry classes, and topological quantum computation - Extensions of topology to further areas of condensed matter, such as photonic and mechanical systems, topological quantum walks, topology in fractionalized systems, driven or dissipative systems.

    Keywords:
    Condensed matter Topology
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
  • Video 
    The rise of 'fake news', manipulation and 'alternative facts'

    The rise of 'fake news', manipulation and 'alternative facts'

    How do we discern what is true and what is ‘fake news’ in the fast-paced age of social media and technology? Our technology editor David Grossman reports.

    Subjects:
    Statistics and Research Methods
    Keywords:
    Digital media -- Moral ethical aspects Media literacy Social media Journalism -- Social aspects Fake news
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Courseware 
    The Value of Business Models

    The Value of Business Models

    Does your business need a make-over? Are you unsure how to start? Having an innovative business model is key for a profitable business and growth. In this business and management course, you will learn how to design, test and implement new business models for sustainable success. This course introduces you to the main topics of business model innovation. You will learn what drives business model innovation and why it is valuable to you and your business. You will apply practical tools to (re)design and test a business model. Be inspired by real-life business model examples from fellow entrepreneurs and learn from leading experts who design business model innovations. By the end of this course, you will be able to structure your thinking and communicate your business model ideas and learn how to improve your own business.

    Subjects:
    Management
    Keywords:
    Business planning Strategic planning Industrial management
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
  • Video 
    Technology based tourism in future

    Technology based tourism in future

    A video showing technology based tourism in future

    Subjects:
    Hotel, Travel and Tourism
    Keywords:
    Information technology Tourism -- Computer network resources Tourism
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Courseware 
    Sustainable Energy: Design a Renewable Future

    Sustainable Energy: Design a Renewable Future

    A transition to sustainable energy is needed for our climate and welfare. In this engineering course, you will learn how to assess the potential for energy reduction and the potential of renewable energy sources like wind, solar and biomass. You’ll learn how to integrate these sources in an energy system, like an electricity network and take an engineering approach to look for solutions and design a 100% sustainable energy system.

    Subjects:
    Electrical Engineering
    Keywords:
    Solar energy Renewable energy sources Biomass energy Wind power Sustainable development
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
  • Courseware 
    Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies

    Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies

    The technologies used to produce solar cells and photovoltaic modules are advancing to deliver highly efficient and flexible solar panels. In this course you will explore the main PV technologies in the current market. You will gain in-depth knowledge about crystalline silicon based solar cells (90% market share) as well as other up and coming technologies like CdTe, CIGS and Perovskites. This course provides answers to the questions: How are solar cells made from raw materials? Which technologies have the potential to be the major players for different applications in the future?

    Subjects:
    Electrical Engineering
    Keywords:
    Solar cells Photovoltaic power systems Photovoltaic power generation Silicon solar cells
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
  • Courseware 
    Solar Energy Engineering: Photovoltaic Energy Conversion

    Solar Energy Engineering: Photovoltaic Energy Conversion

    The key factor in getting more efficient and cheaper solar energy panels is the advance in the development of photovoltaic cells. In this course you will learn how photovoltaic cells convert solar energy into useable electricity. You will also discover how to tackle potential loss mechanisms in solar cells. By understanding the semiconductor physics and optics involved, you will develop in-depth knowledge of how a photovoltaic cell works under different conditions. You will learn how to model all aspects of a working solar cell. For engineers and scientists working in the photovoltaic industry, this course is an absolute must to understand the opportunities for solar cell innovation.

    Subjects:
    Electrical Engineering
    Keywords:
    Solar energy Renewable energy sources Photovoltaic cells Photovoltaic power generation
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
  • Courseware 
    Science Writing in Contemporary Society

    Science Writing in Contemporary Society

    This class addresses the craft of writing about science in and for contemporary society, both its pleasures and its challenges. We will read essays, reportage, op-eds, and web-based articles on a variety of topics concerning science, technology, medicine and nature. Readings by contemporary writers such as Elizabeth Kolbert, Atul Gawande, and Michael Pollan will serve as examples of the craft and sources of ideas for our own writing.

    Subjects:
    English Language
    Keywords:
    Technical writing
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
  • Courseware 
    Science Writing and New Media: Explorations in Communicating about Science & Technology

    Science Writing and New Media: Explorations in Communicating about Science & Technology

    Proficiency in communicating about science and technology comes from both knowledge and practice, and this course emphasizes both. Through a variety of reading and writing assignments, we will examine general principles of good writing, as well as principles associated specifically with scientific and technical writing. We will also explore the effects of new media as avenues for communicating about science.

    Subjects:
    English Language
    Keywords:
    Communication in science Communication of technical information Technical writing
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
  • e-book 
    Scaling a Software Business | SpringerLink

    Scaling a Software Business | SpringerLink

    This book presents the Scaling Management Framework, a model based on collected experiences from companies that have already made the journey to give software a central role within the organization. The model is unique because it suggests a holistic method to analyze and plan your journey. It simply means that you can’t just focus solely on your products or services. You also have to look closely at your processes and your organization, the way you make decisions and get things done. Inevitably, these will have to change. This book comes with a map, a compass, and suggested journeys along with selected travel stories comprising best practices and lessons learned from past digitalization journeys. Use the map to find your way in the digitalization landscape, and use the compass to find the direction of your journey. How do you transform your organization when software is becoming a critical part of your business? Software has changed the rules of the game. The world talks about the digitalization in industry and society – how the focus has shifted from producing tangible things towards software and services. This trend started many years ago, but is now affecting every company, whether it’s a software company or not. There are many companies that have already made a digitalization journey – and many are about to embark on this journey – like you.

    Subjects:
    Management
    Keywords:
    Software engineering Management information systems
    Resource Type:
    e-book
     
    OER
  • Others 
    Replication Data for Chen, V.L., Delmas, M.A., Locke S., Singh, A. 2017. Information Strategies for Energy Conservation: A Field Experiment in India. Energy Economics

    Replication Data for Chen, V.L., Delmas, M.A., Locke S., Singh, A. 2017. Information Strategies for Energy Conservation: A Field Experiment in India. Energy Economics

    The data presented in this article are related to the research article entitled: “Information Strategies for Energy Conservation: A Field Experiment in India” (Victor L. Chen, Magali A. Delmas, Stephen L. Locke, Amarjeet Singh, 2017).The availability of high-resolution electricity data offers benefits to both utilities and consumers to understand the dynamics of energy consumption for example, between billing periods or times of peak demand. However, few public datasets with high-temporal resolution have been available to researchers on electricity use, especially at the appliance-level. In this article, we describe data collected in a residential field experiment for 19 apartments at an Indian faculty housing complex during the period from August 1, 2013 to May 12, 2014. The dataset includes detailed information about electricity consumption. It also includes information on apartment characteristics and hourly weather variation to enable further studies of energy performance. These data can be used by researchers as training datasets to evaluate electricity usage consumption.

    Subjects:
    Electrical Engineering
    Keywords:
    India Electric power -- Conservation Electric power consumption
    Resource Type:
    Others
     
  • Video 
    Renewable Energy 101

    Renewable Energy 101

    There are many benefits to using renewable energy resources, but what is it exactly? From solar to wind, find out more about alternative energy, the fastest-growing source of energy in the world—and how we can use it to combat climate change.

    Subjects:
    Environmental Engineering
    Keywords:
    Renewable energy sources
    Resource Type:
    Video