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Tag: Mechanical Engineering
Municipal Level Water Recycling
09/08/21
“How can we have water recycling on the municipal level?”
Water recycling allows for water to be taken from waste to be useable again. Not only does this help save environmental impacts, but also money in many cases. To scale this up, we can take this to Municipal Level Water Recycling in which entire municipalities buy into water recycling programs.
Public Transportation System Flooding From Hurricanes
09/03/21
“Why will there be public transportation system flooding from hurricanes?”
Hurricanes can bring mass amounts of water to the surface. Like what we’ve seen with New York City recently, this can end up flooding public transportation systems, causing massive delays in addition to economic and physical damage. Municipalities and governments will start having to think about protecting Public Transportation System Flooding From Hurricanes.
Cascading Electricity Failure Public Education
08/30/21
“Why will we need to educate people about cascading electricity failures?”
If you live in the continental United States, you’ve probably seen a lot of news this year about environmental disasters knocking out power and inducing cascading electricity failure. Whether it be a snowstorm in Texas, wildfires in California, or flooding in New Orleans, the power grid can’t seem to work right. Since electricity failures can happen anytime anywhere, the public needs to be kept aware of how they might occur and what they can do. This can be done through public events led by municipal governments, classroom studies, internet webinars, and many other forms. This is why Cascading Electricity Failure Public Education is so critical for true climate adaptation.
Using Finite-Element Analysis to Analyze Climate Impacts on Buildings
08/24/21
“How can we use finite-element analysis to analyze climate impacts on buildings?”
The advent of climate change is going to bring climate impacts like we’ve never seen before. Because of this, simulation will be necessary. One way to accomplish this will be through finite-element analysis engineering procedures. This is why Using Finite-Element Analysis to Analyze Climate Impacts on Buildings will be such a paradigm-shift in the future.
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Why Flood Infrastructure Adaptation Spending Will Have to Rapidly Increase
07/22/21
“Why will flood infrastructure spending have to rapidly increase in the wake of recent climate impacts?”
Flooding impacts from climate change are already greatly apparent, whether it be in Detroit, Germany, or China. To prevent further loss of life and well-being, funding for protective measures is going to have to rapidly expand. This is Why Flood Infrastructure Adaptation Spending Will Have to Rapidly Increase.
Climate-Induced Heat Stress on Pipes
07/20/21
“How are pipes affected by heat stress?”
Global warming is going to exacerbate heat stress on all infrastructure. Pipes will have to experience more heat stress which will cause them to expand more and break. This is why Climate-Induced Heat Stress on Pipes will be a problem for the future.
Isolation Valves
07/19/21
“Why may we need to isolate fluids and control their flow?”
Fluid flow is one of the most fundamental aspects of modern technology. However, sometimes we may want uncontaminated fluid to not be exposed to exterior elements. So how can we accomplish this? Well, what if we were to have a valve that would restrict flow when desired and ensure the safety of the element? This is the fundamental idea behind Isolation Valves and is a vital part of modern machinery.
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Pollution Build-up in Pipes
07/18/21
“How does pollution build up in pipes?”
Pipes allow for humans to access water and other necessary liquids with ease. However, over time, pollutants may leak in and build up in this same infrastructure. Because of this, municipal water managers must be aware of Pollution Build-up in Pipes.
Utility Pipe Replacement
07/17/21
“Why do utilities have to replace their pipes?”
Pipes are the veins for water utilities. However, due to age, use, and external impacts they become damaged. Because of this, Utility Pipe Replacement may have to occur. This can be a complex process because utility pipes may be underground and have to be dug up.
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