Month: April 2018

Why Airplane Wings Are Shaped Like They Are

Why Airplane Wings Are Shaped Like They Are

Why Airplane Wings Are Shaped Like They Are

04/03/18

“Why do Airplane Wings Have Their Shape?”

 

Airplane wings have a very peculiar shape. Their curved nature makes it seem as if they come from some science fiction movie. However, why exactly do they have their shape? Well, it turns out that it all comes from a very simple physical phenomenon, pressure. The wings are curved upwards such that more air goes below the wings, therefore creating a pressure difference that creates lift. Because of this, airplane wings have their futuristic look!

Copper in Renewable Energy Transmission

Copper in Renewable Energy Transmission

Copper in Renewable Energy Transmission

04/02/18

“What role does copper play in renewable energy transmission?”

 

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would know that renewable energy such as solar and wind are rising at catastrophic rates. And with this rise comes the need to safely, efficiently, and cleanly transport all of this energy. So how can we use our engineering mindset to solve this problem? Well, if we think back to fundamental principles, we know that the type of conductor used for transmission will greatly affect how electricity is expended. So logically thinking, we should use a material that does not lose much current to friction. A perfect candidate for this would be copper, due to its high conductivity and plentiful supply.

How the Portuguese island of Porto Santo is Using Smart Technology to Become More Sustainable

How the Portuguese island of Porto Santo is Using Smart Technology to Become More Sustainable

How the Portuguese island of Porto Santo is Using Smart Technology to Become More Sustainable

04/01/18

“How is the Portuguese island of Porto Santo is Using Smart Technology to Become More Sustainable?“

The Portuguese island of Porto Santo has struggled with energy adoption for years. Being a small piece of land under 42 square kilometers an hour, it had to import most of its energy from fossil fuels.

 

…..Until recently.

 

Thanks to a series of collaboration between industry and the island authorities, Porto Santo is now making strong headway into using smart and sustainable technologies to combat its energy problems. This includes deployment of Vehicle to Grid Technology, Solar Storage Management Systems, and Charging Control Systems.