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Human: ChemE graduate taking a manufacturing engineering position traditionally filled by MechE's... What can I do to prepare myself? I'll be starting a job in a month as a manufacturing engineer at a polymer film plant. As part of an overhaul in the polymer process, management recently decided to start filling the p...	Human: ChemE graduate taking a manufacturing engineering position traditionally filled by MechE's... What can I do to prepare myself? I'll be starting a job in a month as a manufacturing engineer at a polymer film plant. As part of an overhaul in the polymer process, management recently decided to start filling the p...
Human: I understand the mathematical explanation but what is the physical explanation behind an isenthalpic temperature rise across a pressure differential (i.e. high pressure hydraulic oil passing through an orifice)? We're having some issues with hydraulics at my company and while I'm not directly involved, it got ...	Human: I understand the mathematical explanation but what is the physical explanation behind an isenthalpic temperature rise across a pressure differential (i.e. high pressure hydraulic oil passing through an orifice)? We're having some issues with hydraulics at my company and while I'm not directly involved, it got ...
Human: Do you charge people you know, when they ask you to do anything engineering related? Basically the title. I’ve gotten really tired of taking my time designing boring CAD models every time a family member or old acquaintance wants something 3D printed. Or when they have some failure of a business idea. Liter...	Human: Do you charge people you know, when they ask you to do anything engineering related? Basically the title. I’ve gotten really tired of taking my time designing boring CAD models every time a family member or old acquaintance wants something 3D printed. Or when they have some failure of a business idea. Liter...
Human: How do you think the classified self-guided bullet EXACTO technology work ? www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX8Z2MDYX3g It's basically a .50 cal bullet that can adjust its trajectory 30 times per second to land on a laser-painted target I was wondering issues like a bullet which is spinning (I guess missiles are not...	Human: How do you think the classified self-guided bullet EXACTO technology work ? www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX8Z2MDYX3g It's basically a .50 cal bullet that can adjust its trajectory 30 times per second to land on a laser-painted target I was wondering issues like a bullet which is spinning (I guess missiles are not...
Human: Working at Intel soon...stuff to familiarize myself with the way chips are made? Just looking for some videos, books, etc that are helpful to get up to speed quickly @ Intel. Also, if any of you work there, what do you think? Things to do? Cool benefits to take advantage of? Thanks! Assistant: Also in what re...	Human: Working at Intel soon...stuff to familiarize myself with the way chips are made? Just looking for some videos, books, etc that are helpful to get up to speed quickly @ Intel. Also, if any of you work there, what do you think? Things to do? Cool benefits to take advantage of? Thanks! Assistant: Real basic high...
Human: What is the word for when a 3D surface can be made from 2D materials using just cutting and bending? A naval architect one told me the word that represents this concept, but I can never remember it. My brain wants to say "realizable", but google doesn't turn on up anything on that. I think it came up when we w...	Human: What is the word for when a 3D surface can be made from 2D materials using just cutting and bending? A naval architect one told me the word that represents this concept, but I can never remember it. My brain wants to say "realizable", but google doesn't turn on up anything on that. I think it came up when we w...
Human: Is it possible to make a vacuum pump out of a window air conditioner unit? I want to make a vacuum ping pong ball cannon, but can't get a vacuum pump. Could an AC compressor be repurposed to do it? Assistant: Buy a cheap vacuum pump from aliexpress. <$20	Human: Is it possible to make a vacuum pump out of a window air conditioner unit? I want to make a vacuum ping pong ball cannon, but can't get a vacuum pump. Could an AC compressor be repurposed to do it? Assistant: Why can't you get a vacuum pump?
Human: How did you get your start? How did you guys figure out what specific job you wanted to do. What has brought you to this current point in life? Assistant: I picked engineering because it paid well and has a high employment rate. I picked EE because I did well in the circuit section of my physics class. I pick...	Human: How did you get your start? How did you guys figure out what specific job you wanted to do. What has brought you to this current point in life? Assistant: Chemistry, Coffee.
Human: What fuel do military rockets mainly use? solid or liquid? Assistant: “Ignition!” Is a great book that talks in depth about the development of lots of these rocket fuels. Surprisingly easy to read given the chemistry discussed. Highly recommended.	Human: What fuel do military rockets mainly use? solid or liquid? Assistant: Depend on the application. Tomahawk? Liquid fuel, ICBM ? Solid Edit.... appearantly tomahawk also use solid
Human: I have a meeting with the CEO next month. What should I ask him? I’m a recent hire part of a rotational program focused on operations. I got an invite last week to a 30 minute call with the CEO. I want to make a good impression of course so I thought I’d ask you smart creative bunch. Any good questions or ta...	Human: I have a meeting with the CEO next month. What should I ask him? I’m a recent hire part of a rotational program focused on operations. I got an invite last week to a 30 minute call with the CEO. I want to make a good impression of course so I thought I’d ask you smart creative bunch. Any good questions or ta...
Human: What is more dangerous and how? Voltage or current? I often hear people say "current above 1A is deadly" or "high voltage is dangerous". Or are they both equally important (power)? If so, what are the ranges where it is safe? And can you tell me why each of these are dangerous (what will high current or volta...	Human: What is more dangerous and how? Voltage or current? I often hear people say "current above 1A is deadly" or "high voltage is dangerous". Or are they both equally important (power)? If so, what are the ranges where it is safe? And can you tell me why each of these are dangerous (what will high current or volta...
Human: I'm a young petroleum engineering student and I want to know which language (other than English) would you recommend for me to learn? I am a petroleum engineering student in Croatia and I want to learn another language that can help me get better job after graduation other than English. I'm considering Norwegi...	Human: I'm a young petroleum engineering student and I want to know which language (other than English) would you recommend for me to learn? I am a petroleum engineering student in Croatia and I want to learn another language that can help me get better job after graduation other than English. I'm considering Norwegi...
Human: What non-engineering books should engineers and engineering students read? I've just started getting active within this sub, but have seen questions about what to do with spare time, how to better network, how to do better on interviews, etc. A few common themes have emerged, such as developing your social sk...	Human: What non-engineering books should engineers and engineering students read? I've just started getting active within this sub, but have seen questions about what to do with spare time, how to better network, how to do better on interviews, etc. A few common themes have emerged, such as developing your social sk...
Human: Do any other recent graduates want to do something that isn't engineering? I graduated in the spring and just got an offer from a big aerospace engine mfg company. I'm going to accept to see how I like it since it's going to be a very new experience, but part of me is worried I won't like it. Towards the end o...	Human: Do any other recent graduates want to do something that isn't engineering? I graduated in the spring and just got an offer from a big aerospace engine mfg company. I'm going to accept to see how I like it since it's going to be a very new experience, but part of me is worried I won't like it. Towards the end o...
Human: What’s the coolest Christmas gift you have received? Doesn’t have to be engineering related necessarily, but all the engineers I know love cool, nerdy, mechanical objects. Figured we’d switch up the regular career advice and see everyone’s cool toys! Assistant: Something called a “Power Meter” for my bike (I’...	Human: What’s the coolest Christmas gift you have received? Doesn’t have to be engineering related necessarily, but all the engineers I know love cool, nerdy, mechanical objects. Figured we’d switch up the regular career advice and see everyone’s cool toys! Assistant: Recently: a fitbit. As a kid: Super Nintendo and...
Human: Trying to learn to use Matlab So as i progress into my career i can't really ignore this any more. My university makes us use Matlab a lot but there's not a specific course to really "learn" to use it, I've learnt a few things as I go but I still feel like I should be more knowledgeable in this, I wanted to kn...	Human: Trying to learn to use Matlab So as i progress into my career i can't really ignore this any more. My university makes us use Matlab a lot but there's not a specific course to really "learn" to use it, I've learnt a few things as I go but I still feel like I should be more knowledgeable in this, I wanted to kn...
Human: I cannot come close to my microphone without creating a strong buzz. When I Hold my microphone's cable this stops. Why and how to solve it? I have a generic headset I like to use just for its microphone connected to my desktop pc. Now people have been complaining about a buzzing sound in the background but onl...	Human: I cannot come close to my microphone without creating a strong buzz. When I Hold my microphone's cable this stops. Why and how to solve it? I have a generic headset I like to use just for its microphone connected to my desktop pc. Now people have been complaining about a buzzing sound in the background but onl...
Human: What would be a useful gift for a mining engineer starting his first job? My little brother just got his first job as a mining engineer and I want to get him a useful gift as he will be living remotely on site. What is something useful I can give him? Assistant: By order of importance: - Socks and foot powde...	Human: What would be a useful gift for a mining engineer starting his first job? My little brother just got his first job as a mining engineer and I want to get him a useful gift as he will be living remotely on site. What is something useful I can give him? Assistant: A good headlamp
Human: Where do I start with the most simple kind of engineering? I have looked around, but I cannot for the life of me find a resource for this. I am sorry if I come off as not knowing anything (because I really don't know.) I own a 3d printer and do woodworking and I am only interested in designing the most simple...	Human: Where do I start with the most simple kind of engineering? I have looked around, but I cannot for the life of me find a resource for this. I am sorry if I come off as not knowing anything (because I really don't know.) I own a 3d printer and do woodworking and I am only interested in designing the most simple...
Human: Is high speed rail practical? Here in the us there is no high speed rail. I’m a pretty science literate person and it seems to me like a pretty killer way to move goods and people around. Seems like it would be efficient and get semis off the road and planes out of the air. I wanted to “AskEngineers” whether t...	Human: Is high speed rail practical? Here in the us there is no high speed rail. I’m a pretty science literate person and it seems to me like a pretty killer way to move goods and people around. Seems like it would be efficient and get semis off the road and planes out of the air. I wanted to “AskEngineers” whether t...
Human: Masters in CS with a Bach in Mechanical Engineering. Hi everyone, so I have a bachelor in mechanical engineering but since the final year of my degree that I've wanted to pursue a career as a software developer. Since I have basic knowledge in Visual Basic, C and Java, I talked to the main professor of the ...	Human: Masters in CS with a Bach in Mechanical Engineering. Hi everyone, so I have a bachelor in mechanical engineering but since the final year of my degree that I've wanted to pursue a career as a software developer. Since I have basic knowledge in Visual Basic, C and Java, I talked to the main professor of the ...
Human: Just got fired (today)! What now? Honestly my old job kinda broke my brain a little bit, and I have no idea what I like or am good at anymore. I did engineering change requests and that was torture, especially with undiagnosed/unmedicated ADHD. I did machine retrofits & construction design for an industrial ...	Human: Just got fired (today)! What now? Honestly my old job kinda broke my brain a little bit, and I have no idea what I like or am good at anymore. I did engineering change requests and that was torture, especially with undiagnosed/unmedicated ADHD. I did machine retrofits & construction design for an industrial ...
Human: Is Lean six sigma worth it? I am a mechanical engineering undergraduate student starting my final year and I am considering doing the green belt lean six sigma certification at my university. It is fairly expensive and I would have to take a week off from work, but I am also thinking of doing an mba or masters...	Human: Is Lean six sigma worth it? I am a mechanical engineering undergraduate student starting my final year and I am considering doing the green belt lean six sigma certification at my university. It is fairly expensive and I would have to take a week off from work, but I am also thinking of doing an mba or masters...
Human: Is there a website where I could find technical drawings of parts with all the rules applied? I’m an aerospace engineering student and I’ve been looking for some technical drawings to get familiarized with but I can’t find any “base” on the Internet to cull from. The drawings would have to be congruent with al...	Human: Is there a website where I could find technical drawings of parts with all the rules applied? I’m an aerospace engineering student and I’ve been looking for some technical drawings to get familiarized with but I can’t find any “base” on the Internet to cull from. The drawings would have to be congruent with al...
Human: What is the day of a mechanical engineer like? And electrical? What kind of work do you do? What did you start out doing? Do you like doing it? Would you like to switch to a different type of engineering? Do you travel a lot? Do you like your pay? All feedback appreciated, thanks! Assistant: I spend half my ...	Human: What is the day of a mechanical engineer like? And electrical? What kind of work do you do? What did you start out doing? Do you like doing it? Would you like to switch to a different type of engineering? Do you travel a lot? Do you like your pay? All feedback appreciated, thanks! Assistant: Mechanical and E...
Human: How much detail should I give in an exit interview? I'm currently scheduled for an exit interview next week with my employer. I have many reasons for leaving, and I am wondering just how much detail should I give? I feel like some of these details will throw my immediate managers under the bus with their upp...	Human: How much detail should I give in an exit interview? I'm currently scheduled for an exit interview next week with my employer. I have many reasons for leaving, and I am wondering just how much detail should I give? I feel like some of these details will throw my immediate managers under the bus with their upp...
Human: How To Maintain 12V / 30A during a 200ms Outage? I have a battery disconnect switch with 4 positions: Source 1, Source 2, Both, Off. Continuity tester's beep is interrupted when switching from "1" to "Both." I'd like my things to stay running when switching. Max load will be 30A. Is there some sort of bee...	Human: How To Maintain 12V / 30A during a 200ms Outage? I have a battery disconnect switch with 4 positions: Source 1, Source 2, Both, Off. Continuity tester's beep is interrupted when switching from "1" to "Both." I'd like my things to stay running when switching. Max load will be 30A. Is there some sort of bee...
Human: What field of engineering did you pick and why? Assistant: Chemical Engineer I used to steal glassware to make bongs in high school chemistry. Took AP because it had better and continued access to glassware. I thought "well wet bench chemistry is boring as fuck and Engineering school is the hardest to get i...	Human: What field of engineering did you pick and why? Assistant: Network Engineering. Was studying Info Sci in Boston as I didn't want to do Computer Science. Cisco Systems comes to campus to hold info sessions for their internships. I was the only one that showed up, sounded interesting, got an interview, got t...
Human: Engineers , How satisfied are with your careers? and would you do anything diff if you could o back to college years?-diff major ?college? etc Assistant: So what I'm getting from this post is that engineering is over-glorified and to live my last days of college to the fullest? Good thing I've decided to do j...	Human: Engineers , How satisfied are with your careers? and would you do anything diff if you could o back to college years?-diff major ?college? etc Assistant: A++ would career again. In high school, I probably would have taken Mandarin Chinese instead of Spanish. That's specific to my career needs and not necessa...
Human: What % of recent mech grads have gotten jobs I am trying to guage roughly what % of recent mech grads who grduated during covid have got jobs. If you have a rough idea between yourself and your friends who graduated and can give an estimate that would be great. Assistant: Even in regular years only about 30% ...	Human: What % of recent mech grads have gotten jobs I am trying to guage roughly what % of recent mech grads who grduated during covid have got jobs. If you have a rough idea between yourself and your friends who graduated and can give an estimate that would be great. Assistant: May 2020 mech e here. Job offer resc...
Human: Is Delta-Wye configuration irrelevant when it comes to single-phase transformers? Let's say that our load is a 200 Amp panel feeding from a 50 Amp breaker (480VAC). I would assume, two wires (two hots/phases) from the 50 A breaker would connect to the primary side of a 35 KVA transformer, while the the seconda...	Human: Is Delta-Wye configuration irrelevant when it comes to single-phase transformers? Let's say that our load is a 200 Amp panel feeding from a 50 Amp breaker (480VAC). I would assume, two wires (two hots/phases) from the 50 A breaker would connect to the primary side of a 35 KVA transformer, while the the seconda...
Human: What is the "next big step" in robotics? I am a mechanical engineer and I think I will end up transitioning to something like mechatronics. I hear of companies like Boston Dynamics and Amazon Robotics. However, I am a little confused as to what are the biggest advancements in recent years. What makes a robot t...	Human: What is the "next big step" in robotics? I am a mechanical engineer and I think I will end up transitioning to something like mechatronics. I hear of companies like Boston Dynamics and Amazon Robotics. However, I am a little confused as to what are the biggest advancements in recent years. What makes a robot t...
Human: I’m looking for a light but rigid sheet of plastic. I need something about 30”x48” that won’t bend when lifted from one end. I am building an avalanche simulation board. Basically, I have a scissor lift that is going to lift this sheet up from one side at various angles between 0 and 45 degrees. The load on ...	Human: I’m looking for a light but rigid sheet of plastic. I need something about 30”x48” that won’t bend when lifted from one end. I am building an avalanche simulation board. Basically, I have a scissor lift that is going to lift this sheet up from one side at various angles between 0 and 45 degrees. The load on ...
Human: What kind of statistics do engineers use? I am an engineering student, and I am about to finish my semester taking a statistics course. As I prepare for my final exam, I was wondering if there are any particular topics in statistics I should put extra focus on understanding to better prepare myself for an engi...	Human: What kind of statistics do engineers use? I am an engineering student, and I am about to finish my semester taking a statistics course. As I prepare for my final exam, I was wondering if there are any particular topics in statistics I should put extra focus on understanding to better prepare myself for an engi...
Human: Is anyone else absolutely terrible at mental math? I score very high on standardized tests but I just suck at doing simple calculations in my head. I always make the dumbest mistakes. Assistant: I always say "I'm more worried about someone seeing my calculator history than my browser history"	Human: Is anyone else absolutely terrible at mental math? I score very high on standardized tests but I just suck at doing simple calculations in my head. I always make the dumbest mistakes. Assistant: Same here. Not sure what it is. I feel like my mind goes into overdrive when dealing with complicated problems, oth...
Human: What is the minimum size metal mesh that bluetooth or 2.4GHz can pass through? As the topic says I am trying to find the minimum square hole size for a metal mesh that lets bluetooth signal pass through. I am trying not to make a faraday cage for the signal. The mesh is made from stainless steel wire. Plea...	Human: What is the minimum size metal mesh that bluetooth or 2.4GHz can pass through? As the topic says I am trying to find the minimum square hole size for a metal mesh that lets bluetooth signal pass through. I am trying not to make a faraday cage for the signal. The mesh is made from stainless steel wire. Plea...
Human: Automotive question: Why are passenger car tires all roughly 35psi? I've seen lots of answers to adjacent questions that are about overinflation, underinflation and all the stuff a vehicle owner should care about, but this question is not that. I'm wondering why 35psi seems to be the designed pressure for mill...	Human: Automotive question: Why are passenger car tires all roughly 35psi? I've seen lots of answers to adjacent questions that are about overinflation, underinflation and all the stuff a vehicle owner should care about, but this question is not that. I'm wondering why 35psi seems to be the designed pressure for mill...
Human: How to calculate flow rate based on pressure and pipe diameter? How can i calculate the flow rate in cubic meters if i only have the diameter of the pipe (2 inches) and the pressure 2 bar? Assistant: What are you actually doing? Is this a real system? Based on some of your sub-comments, you have some type of...	Human: How to calculate flow rate based on pressure and pipe diameter? How can i calculate the flow rate in cubic meters if i only have the diameter of the pipe (2 inches) and the pressure 2 bar? Assistant: Calculate friction factor... Use moody diagram to find Reynolds number. Back calculate flow rate based on flui...
Human: Is it better to have more internships or a long-term one? I got an internship in my major (EE) field and they informed me that they'll keep me on until I graduate and consider a salaried position after that. But, I've been offered several other internships (all at average companies). Would it be better to have...	Human: Is it better to have more internships or a long-term one? I got an internship in my major (EE) field and they informed me that they'll keep me on until I graduate and consider a salaried position after that. But, I've been offered several other internships (all at average companies). Would it be better to have...
Human: Can anyone recommend good books on nuclear power? I’ll take anything - nuclear chemistries, research, reactor design, tales from disasters, history of research programs. Anything interesting. Assistant: I have a reading list for nuclear topics going here: https://whatisnuclear.com/nuclear-reading-list.html A...	Human: Can anyone recommend good books on nuclear power? I’ll take anything - nuclear chemistries, research, reactor design, tales from disasters, history of research programs. Anything interesting. Assistant: Midnight in Chernobyl was absolutely fantastic. I’m a structural engineer and appreciated the technical det...