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Each quarter we will focus on a different engineering topic of interest and how it applies to the real world. Not all the topics are directly related to our products or steam systems, however, they are designed to help with savings and cost reduction. Our goal is to expand on engineering concepts that stimulate the imagination. We will try to keep the examples in our comparisons simple and understandable. Some of the topics discussed are listed below and we always welcome your ideas and suggestions. If you have problems or ideas you would like to see discussed, please send us an e-mail and we will incorporate it. Our monthly news letter will only be sent to those who register their e-mail addresses. Please pass on this web site to those you feel may be interested.
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TOPICS
- Using steam for cooling instead of a tower.
- Turning used French fry grease into diesel fuel, an old family recipe.
- Mechanical compression of water vapor to create steam, a real cost savings.
- Using small gas driven engines in place of electrical motors.
- Fuel cells for dedicated power.
- Back up power supplies for the home, a short term solution to power outages.
- Energy storage systems.
- Living off grid, with alternative energy.
- Learning to live with low pressure steam without freezing to death.
- Geothermal power plants for industrial use.
- How energy savings relate to unit costs of production.
- Understanding heat exchangers, their wants and desires.
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