Articles written by Susan Kristoff
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Electromechanical Engineering 101
This discipline combines both electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge to create electronically controlled mechanisms.
Mar 9, 2011
- Susan Kristoff
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Hydraulic Fracturing - A Method to Stimulate Oil and Gas Wells
Hydraulic fracturing is the process of using a pressurized medium to introduce cracks in a rock formation. This process is used in some oil and gas wells.
Feb 28, 2011
- Susan Kristoff
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Software Engineering tops 2011 Survey of Best and Worst Jobs
A recent survey ranked software engineering as one of the best professions based on environment, stress, salary, and hiring outlook.
Feb 15, 2011
- Susan Kristoff
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Oil Drilling and other Petroleum Extraction Methods
Petroleum is found in a variety of locations and forms and each require different extraction methods.
Feb 8, 2011
- Susan Kristoff
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Manufacturing Engineering 101
Manufacturing engineering is a discipline that involves designing parts to be manufactured and designing systems to manufacture those parts.
Feb 2, 2011
- Susan Kristoff
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Professional Engineering Certification
Professional engineering certification ensures that practicing engineers meet requirements for competency in their specific disciplines.
Jan 31, 2011
- Susan Kristoff
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Idaho Researcher Creates Solar Powered Roadway
A researcher in Idaho has developed an alternative roadway surface that incorporates solar panels, lighting and electronics.
Jan 20, 2011
- Susan Kristoff
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The Stirling Engine: Converting Heat Energy into Useable Power
The Stirling engine is a type of energy conversion system that converts heat energy into mechanical energy.
Jan 3, 2011
- Susan Kristoff
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Introduction to Filters for Signal Processing
Filters are used in electronic circuitry to improve the quality of a signal or extract specific information from that signal.
Dec 13, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Gift Ideas for Engineers
People in the engineering profession can be difficult to buy gifts for, but appealing to their interests is always successful.
Nov 17, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Introduction to Temperature Sensors
A variety of temperature sensor types are available for a wide range of measurement applications.
Nov 12, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Goblin and Worgen Class Options in WoW: Cataclysm
The introduction of the Goblin and Worgen races in the next World of Warcraft expansion will include specific class options for each race.
Nov 8, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Steel as an Engineering Material
The range of mechanical properties that can be created through alloying and manufacturing processes makes steel an attractive option for engineering design.
Nov 5, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Blizzard Releases Cataclysm Trailer
Gamers get a sneak peak through the latest cinematic trailer into the events that will rock Azeroth when the new expansion to World of Warcraft is released.
Oct 29, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Approaches for Robotic Hand Design
While the term "robotic arm" conjures up the image of articulated metal with a pincher on the end, new approaches are providing more efficient performance.
Oct 28, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Building a Hydroelectric Dam
A hydroelectric dam is a complex engineered structure that can require many years of planning and construction.
Sep 16, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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What is a Blowout Preventer in an Oil Well?
A blowout preventer is just one part of a complex system that makes up a deep sea oil extraction system.
Sep 10, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Face to Face with the Northern Green Frog
A family of Rana clamitans melanota is spending the summer in a stream in our yard.
Sep 8, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Types of Power Generation in the United States
While the majority of electricity in the United States is generated by coal-fired power plants, the balance is generated through a wide variety of methods.
Sep 4, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Making and Canning Fresh Tomato Sauce
Capture the essence of summer tomatoes in a tomato sauce that can be enjoyed year-round.
Aug 27, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Introduction to Hygrometers
Hygrometers are sensors designed to measure humidity, which is defined as the water content of a gas, generally air.
Jul 10, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Gearscore for World of Warcraft
The Gearscore add-on provides players with a score based on their equipped armor and weapons.
Jul 2, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Petroleum Engineering 101
Petroleum engineers located, extract, and process raw petroleum materials into useful products.
Jun 2, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Cape Wind Turbine Farm to Clear Final Regulatory Hurdle
The proposed off-shore wind farm in Cape Cod is poised to receive its final regulatory stamp of approval today.
Apr 28, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Self-Replicating Machines
Self-replicating machines have been theorized by engineers and dramatized by writers, but have yet to become reality.
Mar 25, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Advances in Automobile Safety Technology
Mercedez-Benz, perennially a leader in automobile safety, recently provided a preview of its latest innovations in its ESF 2009 hybrid model.
Mar 13, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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EPRI Announces Hybrid Power Plant Demonstration
EPRI recently announced that they will be working with two fossil fuel power plants to incorporate solar thermal power into the power generation cycle.
Feb 17, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Tungsten Inert Gas Welding
Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding is a type of arc welding that is used for joining many different types of metals.
Feb 11, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Introduction to Robotics
Robotic systems are used in a variety of industries to automate and improve upon tasks originally performed by humans.
Feb 10, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Tapping the Unadvertised Job Market
Over 80% of job openings are never advertised to the public. Uncovering these hidden jobs is a matter of cultivating a quality network of contacts.
Jan 21, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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How to Earn Gold in World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft players don't have to resort to illegal gold buying to earn fill their gold coffers and buy the items they need to succeed in game.
Jan 15, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Using Thorium as a Nuclear Fuel
Thorium is a radioactive element that can be used to drive nuclear power cycles, and has several benefits over traditional nuclear fuels.
Jan 13, 2010
- Susan Kristoff
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Gas Turbine Blade Metallurgy and Fabrication
Turbine blades in gas turbines are subjected to enormous stresses, and have to be designed and fabricated to resist these stresses and maintain safe operation.
Dec 23, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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The Pit of Saron
The Pit of Saron is a 5-man instance and the second of the three instances in World of Warcraft's Frozen Halls of Icecrown Citadel.
Dec 15, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner uses a variety of new and advanced technologies, including composite structures to reduce vehicle weight and improve efficiency.
Dec 15, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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The Forge of Souls
The Forge of Souls is a 5-man instance and the first of the three instances contained with the Frozen Halls of Icecrown Citadel in the game World of Warcraft.
Dec 9, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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Interviewing for Engineers
Interviewing does not have to be a daunting experience if the right preparation is undertaken before the interview begins.
Dec 3, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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What is Gas Welding?
Fuel gases have been used for torch welding for over 100 years.
Nov 4, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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Local Motors Breaking Design Rules
Massachusetts-based Local Motors is putting a new spin on the traditional automobile engineering and manufacturing process.
Oct 22, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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Oxy-Acetylene Welding
A common welding method uses an oxy-acetylene torch to heat metals and melt filler materials.
Oct 20, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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The Frozen Halls of Icecrown Citadel
Blizzard has released information about the Frozen Halls instances for World of Warcraft, where players will finally get to confront the Lich King, Arthas.
Sep 30, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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Potentiometers as Sensors
Potentiometers can be used as sensors to convert displacement into a voltage change for measurement purposes.
Sep 30, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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What is a Light Emitting Diode?
Light emitting diodes are widely used in everything from electronic components to traffic lights.
Sep 29, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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Introduction to USB 3.0
USB 3.0, which will be available in late 2009, will provide a significant increase in transfer speeds over currently available USB 2.0 connections.
Sep 28, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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Secondary Effects of Dam Construction
The installation of a hydroelectric dam facility can have a variety of influences on the environment of the river and local area.
Sep 27, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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Dwarf Shamans in World of Warcraft
Dwarf characters will be able to choose the shaman class in the upcoming World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion.
Sep 26, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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WoW: Cataclysm's New Race-Class Combinations
World of Warcraft's Cataclysm expansion will offer a variety of new race-class combinations never before available.
Sep 25, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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Fiber Optic Sensors
Optical fibers can be used for a variety of measurement functions, including temperature, pressure, and humidity.
Sep 24, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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Popular Computer Aided Design Software
Engineers rely on these computer aided design packages to get their work done efficiently.
Sep 23, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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Engineering the Three Gorges Dam
China's Three Gorges Dam provided designers and construction crews with several engineering challenges.
Sep 22, 2009
- Susan Kristoff
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