Electricity from the Sahara
Fossil fuels are running out. CO2 is building up. What to do? You’ve heard it before. But not like this. Bigtime sunshine. Today, on Engineering Works! Engineers in Germany are combining old and new solar technology into what may be the biggest solar energy project ever. They plan to erect solar collectors in the Sahara [...]
Electricity from the Sahara
Fossil fuels are running out. CO2 is building up. What to do? You’ve heard it before. But not like this. Bigtime sunshine. Today, on Engineering Works! Engineers in Germany are combining old and new solar technology into what may be the biggest solar energy project ever. They plan to erect solar collectors in the Sahara [...]
Engineering Jobs – Mechanical Engineer
The basic definition of the work an engineer is to apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Since the array of work possibly done by engineer is quiet large, engineers have to specialize in one of several fields. Mechanical engineers are specialized in the research, development, design, manufacturing, and testing of electrical tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices. Mechanical engineers will work mainly on power-producing machines including electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines.