Engineering news from the UK
This new study has recently been approved by the UK offshore oil and gas advisory group.÷ This engineering study will look at design ideas for well capping.÷
Advanced computer security invention on it"s way.
A new algorithm that seeks to enhance hospital security could have a real affect on people"s lives.÷ This shows that we are taking new steps towards securing patient privacy in our hospitals.
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Record current flow set by superconductors.
A study done by Cambridge University has obtained a new record in current flow.÷ New techniques in the manufacture of high-temperature superconducting materials have been utilised, and the achievements are substantial.÷ ÷ Some of the samples that have been created are able to carry large amounts of electrical current.
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New flood monitoring scheme launching soon.
A range of Universities are set to monitor the impact of floods on heritage sites.÷ The hope is that this project will result in experts being able to predict and control the impact of floods and heavy rain on historic buildings.
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The electric car.
More and more electric cars are beginning to make their way onto Britain"s roads.÷ This exciting concept could prevent a great deal of damage to the environment.÷ That is why so many talented engineers are improving procedures and trying to make new breakthroughs.÷ There are also dedicated teams of people that are focused on building the UK"s electric car infrastructure.÷ They want to get the public to view them as the same as normal cars and understand the major advantages that they provide.
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Fish are the inspiration of new air-ships!
You should search online for pictures because some of these air-ships are pretty amazing.÷ ÷ There is even one that looks a bit like an octopus and another that takes the form of a sting ray.÷ This demonstrates how the complex adaptations that have occurred over millions of years are relevant to engineering.÷ Scientists in Switzerland are now taking their inspiration from fish and their high performance aerodynamics.
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Slovak nuclear reactor project supplied by UK company.
A UK engineering company called AMEC have recently announced that they will be supplying Skoda JS decontamination equipment.
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