Engineering - August 2006

I couldn't believe it. I woke up and the air conditioner was off in my bedroom. I didn't even think about the electricity being off because I could here my son's television blasting cartoons. I got up to turn the lights on in my room so I could see the controls on the A/C in my window no power. So i figured it was the circiut breaker. Nothing was wrong there. So I went outside to check the meter and sure enough heres the problem. I forgot to pay the bill and the power had been disconnected. I called the power company to pay my bill by debit card. Needless to say I just had to ask why I still had power in some parts of my apartment. The guy laughed at me and told me it was no way possible. Everytime I tell somebody about this. they don't understand how I had power either. Most don't even believe me. Somebody tell me. How did I still have partial electricity?

2006-08-29 21:42:20 · 9 answers · asked by 21questions 1

I like to know if I start VHDL programming with CPLD (because I have it's traning kit) can I easily upgarde myself to FPGA ?
I mean dose CPLD and FPGA have many deference in programming and hardware design or not ?

What do you suggest to me ?
Thanks

2006-08-29 21:40:55 · 3 answers · asked by Ali 2

I would like to know how much does a blower costs in Indian rupees and which company manufacturers it near coimbatore.

2006-08-29 21:08:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-29 19:23:37 · 1 answers · asked by ramakant sharma 1

2006-08-29 19:09:32 · 1 answers · asked by ZAHOOR A 1

the drum is used to lift bolders underwater

2006-08-29 19:04:47 · 7 answers · asked by jameshudson13@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-08-29 19:03:47 · 5 answers · asked by r11567 4

2006-08-29 18:56:42 · 5 answers · asked by adelaidecpw 1

so that space ships would merely have to push off to get into space rather than strap a ton of explosives and prayer to your back and hope you make it. or would that put strain on the gravity of the earth causing it to crumble? we have the resources why not do it, unless there is some reason not too.

2006-08-29 18:46:52 · 15 answers · asked by Solomon Dump 3

Please also inform me the chemical composition of them, both.

I really need the information sooner.

Thanking you

2006-08-29 16:52:11 · 2 answers · asked by melet_in_action 1

I already know PV=nRT, and how to calculate the gas ratios, stoichiometry of the moles of liquid --> gas, the increase in air pressure, and the (pie)(r)^2 Area of the piston. How much gasoline is squirted into each cylinder/stroke ???

2006-08-29 16:52:10 · 4 answers · asked by SmartoGuy 3

Actuall waht is A/W mean in fiber optics?

2006-08-29 15:43:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have an design challange for our summer work picnic to design a car that will travel 16 feet, turn around a 5 gallon bucket and return the 16 feet to the starting line. Our materials cosist of plywood, duct tape, pvc pipe, bungee cord, hinges, brick, string, moustrap, 5 gallon bucket, garbage bag and nails. I have a few ideas but could use some assistance. Any Ideas ??? Thanks for the help.

2006-08-29 15:31:11 · 2 answers · asked by Zach111 1

After the Chernobyl accident, how did the Soviet government find operators to work the remaining reactors? Didn't they know that they could be killed? I know that there were workers up until the shutdown in 2000. What did all those workers do after they lost their jobs?

I'm curious and would like to know what anybody else may know on the subject.

2006-08-29 15:23:49 · 5 answers · asked by ♥ 2

2006-08-29 14:06:41 · 14 answers · asked by abdfg2001 1

This also goes for all the other "miracle" magnetic products around - i.e. magnets that "ionise" your fuel so your fuel efficiency improves etc...

I know there are many wacky ideas - but as these items are strongly marketed there must be some strong theory behind it - any links to research papers much appreciated.

2006-08-29 11:56:29 · 7 answers · asked by question_poser 2

A velocity selector only lets through charged particles moving at a velocity v, where v = E/B (E is electric field and B is magnetic field). In order for the velocity selector to work properly:

a) The motion of the charged particle must be perpendicular to both the electric and magnetic fields.
b) Electric and magnetic field must be perpendicular to one another.
c) All of the above.
d) None of the above.

2006-08-29 10:31:32 · 1 answers · asked by dodido 3

When do you think manned spacecraft will achieve orbit in single stage?

2006-08-29 10:24:20 · 5 answers · asked by inexsilium 2

I've noticed over the past year an increasing number of these odd poles. They are like lamp posts, but with no light at the top. There is a more bulbous part at the top about 2-3m long maybe. Also there is always some sort of metal box at the base (? containing some electric/electronic equipment). My first guess was these were 3G phone masts, but I've seen several quite close together along a street e.g. 100-200 metres apart, so it seems too close for mobile phone masts. It must be some sort of communication device. Can anyone help?

2006-08-29 10:10:35 · 21 answers · asked by Chookster 1

The details of my modulation scheme are as follows: 4 FSK, deviation is 2 kHz and 4 Khz with a data rate of 10 kHz. Can someone tell me the tradeoffs with limiter type of demod vs other types?

2006-08-29 10:00:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a cheap $1 laser pointer and i was thinking that i could make my own like the laser pens. so if you could help thanks.

2006-08-29 09:42:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

at devry university they offer electrical engineering technology not electrical engineering. I was also told that the make diffrent amounts of money is that true?

2006-08-29 09:14:35 · 9 answers · asked by verticaly_impared07 1

the purpose is to check the effect of deflocculant on the slip(ceramic).

2006-08-29 08:47:46 · 3 answers · asked by usmanabdulkhaliq 1

to someone without very little background in electronics?

2006-08-29 08:45:14 · 11 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2

Does a fixed-wing aircraft behave in the same way in a straight climb?

2006-08-29 08:38:39 · 10 answers · asked by anruddubhbeag 2

Could anyone provide with a real time example?

2006-08-29 07:28:00 · 3 answers · asked by bondwiththebest 1

I had seen planes appear to be standing in air (Esp near airports probabaly waiting for the clearence to land) , but as per its working principle it shudnt. unable to crack it.....!!!!!

2006-08-29 06:11:27 · 14 answers · asked by pradeep` n 1

I have experience/education in mechanical engineering, chemistry, and computer programming. Are there jobs where I could use all three skills?

2006-08-29 05:44:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-29 05:31:03 · 6 answers · asked by rentes 1

2006-08-29 04:32:42 · 2 answers · asked by pom 1